US Bridges

Road over Tucannon River

Good

Columbia County, Washington · JCT 4712/4713 · Structure no. 061404000001028

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
169
1986 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Tucannon River is a concrete frame carrying Road over Tucannon River in Columbia County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2045. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesTucannon River
LocationJCT 4712/4713
RouteFederal Lands Road 47130
Coordinates46.20648, -117.70714
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (1986)
Projected traffic253 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Tucannon River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Tucannon River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Tucannon River carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road over Tucannon River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Tucannon River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.