US Bridges

Regal ST over Mercer Creek

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · 120 Ft. N Green Parks Dr. · Structure no. 087373000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
729
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Regal ST over Mercer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Regal ST over Mercer Creek in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 729 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,934 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRegal ST
CrossesMercer Creek
Location120 Ft. N Green Parks Dr.
RouteCity Street 380
Coordinates47.01164, -120.54555
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic729 (2016)
Projected traffic1,934 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$505,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Regal ST over Mercer Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Regal ST over Mercer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Regal ST over Mercer Creek carry?

About 729 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Regal ST over Mercer Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Regal ST over Mercer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.