US Bridges

Bowers Road over Whiskey Creek

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · 1.00 MI E Reecer CR RD · Structure no. 087423000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel Continuous
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
511
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowers Road over Whiskey Creek is a steel continuous culvert carrying Bowers Road over Whiskey 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 511 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,354 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBowers Road
CrossesWhiskey Creek
Location1.00 MI E Reecer CR RD
RouteCounty Highway 41010
Coordinates47.02864, -120.55822
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2020)
Projected traffic1,354 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowers Road over Whiskey Creek built?

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

What condition is Bowers Road over Whiskey 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bowers Road over Whiskey Creek carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Bowers Road over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Bowers Road over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.