US Bridges

Road over Little Tucannon River

Good

Columbia County, Washington · Junc RD 47/4620 · Structure no. 061404000014483

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1989 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Little Tucannon River is a concrete frame carrying Road over Little Tucannon River in Columbia County, Washington. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesLittle Tucannon River
LocationJunc RD 47/4620
RouteFederal Lands Road 47000
Coordinates46.22858, -117.72385
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1989)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Little Tucannon River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Little 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 Little Tucannon River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Road over Little Tucannon River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Little Tucannon River?

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