US Bridges

NFSR 7003000 over West Fork Tilton

PoorClosed to traffic

Lewis County, Washington · Take Road 70 Off HWY 7 · Structure no. 060305000001002

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 7003000 over West Fork Tilton is a steel other carrying NFSR 7003000 over West Fork Tilton in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesNFSR 7003000
CrossesWest Fork Tilton
LocationTake Road 70 Off HWY 7
RouteFederal Lands Road 70030
Coordinates46.64536, -122.25836
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 NFSR 7003000 over West Fork Tilton built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 7003000 over West Fork Tilton 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 7003000 over West Fork Tilton carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is NFSR 7003000 over West Fork Tilton?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 7003000 over West Fork Tilton?

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