US Bridges

Badger Pocket Road over Johnson Drainage

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · 0.15 N Sorenson RD · Structure no. 088278000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
168
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Badger Pocket Road over Johnson Drainage is a concrete slab carrying Badger Pocket Road over Johnson Drainage in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBadger Pocket Road
CrossesJohnson Drainage
Location0.15 N Sorenson RD
RouteCounty Highway 68910
Coordinates46.9437, -120.40159
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2023)
Projected traffic445 by 2043
Trucks44%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Badger Pocket Road over Johnson Drainage built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Badger Pocket Road over Johnson Drainage 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 Badger Pocket Road over Johnson Drainage carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is Badger Pocket Road over Johnson Drainage?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Badger Pocket Road over Johnson Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.