US Bridges

Kittitas HWY over Coleman Creek

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · 0.05 E. No. Ferguson RD · Structure no. 088754000000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,356
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kittitas HWY over Coleman Creek is a concrete frame carrying Kittitas HWY over Coleman Creek in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,356 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,543 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKittitas HWY
CrossesColeman Creek
Location0.05 E. No. Ferguson RD
RouteCounty Highway 96951
Coordinates46.98562, -120.4661
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,356 (2023)
Projected traffic11,543 by 2043
Trucks17%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kittitas HWY over Coleman Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kittitas HWY over Coleman 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 2024.

How much traffic does Kittitas HWY over Coleman Creek carry?

About 4,356 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Kittitas HWY over Coleman Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Kittitas HWY over Coleman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.