US Bridges

Bar 14 Road over Hiline Canal

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · 0.25 E Wilson Creek RD · Structure no. 087582000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
154
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bar 14 Road over Hiline Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bar 14 Road over Hiline Canal in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBar 14 Road
CrossesHiline Canal
Location0.25 E Wilson Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 42512
CountyKittitas County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.075, -120.49167
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2023)
Projected traffic408 by 2043
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bar 14 Road over Hiline Canal built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bar 14 Road over Hiline Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bar 14 Road over Hiline Canal carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Bar 14 Road over Hiline Canal?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bar 14 Road over Hiline Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.