US Bridges

Number 6 Road over Town Canal

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · 0.05 North of Willis Road · Structure no. 089051000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,357
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Number 6 Road over Town Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Number 6 Road over Town Canal in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,357 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,246 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNumber 6 Road
CrossesTown Canal
Location0.05 North of Willis Road
RouteCounty Highway 96200
CountyKittitas County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.99061, -120.49791
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,357 (2019)
Projected traffic6,246 by 2039
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Number 6 Road over Town Canal built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Number 6 Road over Town 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Number 6 Road over Town Canal carry?

About 2,357 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Number 6 Road over Town Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Number 6 Road over Town Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.