US Bridges

Usfs Road over North Fork Touchet River

Good

Columbia County, Washington · Touchet Corral Snowpark · Structure no. 061404000014713

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Usfs Road over North Fork Touchet River is a concrete frame carrying Usfs Road over North Fork Touchet 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesUsfs Road
CrossesNorth Fork Touchet River
LocationTouchet Corral Snowpark
RouteFederal Lands Road 64007
Coordinates46.09355, -117.84764
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic15 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 Usfs Road over North Fork Touchet River built?

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

What condition is Usfs Road over North Fork Touchet 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 2022.

How much traffic does Usfs Road over North Fork Touchet River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Usfs Road over North Fork Touchet River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Usfs Road over North Fork Touchet River?

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