US Bridges

Main St. Kittitas over Caribou Creek

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · .25 Miles S. of Milw. RR · Structure no. 087581000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,053
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main St. Kittitas over Caribou Creek is a concrete slab carrying Main St. Kittitas over Caribou Creek in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,053 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,447 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMain St. Kittitas
CrossesCaribou Creek
Location.25 Miles S. of Milw. RR
RouteCity Street 6306
Coordinates46.97849, -120.41562
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,053 (2017)
Projected traffic5,447 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main St. Kittitas over Caribou Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main St. Kittitas over Caribou 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 2023.

How much traffic does Main St. Kittitas over Caribou Creek carry?

About 2,053 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Main St. Kittitas over Caribou Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Main St. Kittitas over Caribou Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.