US Bridges

Nelson Siding Road over Big Creek

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · 01.45 SE of I-90 · Structure no. 088516000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
643
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nelson Siding Road over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nelson Siding Road over Big Creek in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 643 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,703 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNelson Siding Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location01.45 SE of I-90
RouteCounty Highway 23030
Coordinates47.20408, -121.11237
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.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic643 (2022)
Projected traffic1,703 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$998,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nelson Siding Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nelson Siding Road over Big 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nelson Siding Road over Big Creek carry?

About 643 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Nelson Siding Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nelson Siding Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.