Road over North Fork Taneum
PoorKittitas County, Washington · Taneum JCT · Structure no. 061703000001489
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1995 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road over North Fork Taneum is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over North Fork Taneum in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road over North Fork Taneum built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road over North Fork Taneum in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Road over North Fork Taneum carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Road over North Fork Taneum?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Road over North Fork Taneum?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.