US Bridges

Charlton Road over Naneum Creek

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · .09 West of Naneum RD · Structure no. 088048000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charlton Road over Naneum Creek is a concrete slab carrying Charlton Road over Naneum Creek in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCharlton Road
CrossesNaneum Creek
Location.09 West of Naneum RD
RouteCounty Highway 43512
Coordinates47.10332, -120.47603
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2023)
Projected traffic219 by 2041
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charlton Road over Naneum Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charlton Road over Naneum 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Charlton Road over Naneum Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Charlton Road over Naneum Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Charlton Road over Naneum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.