US Bridges

US 12 over Naches River

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 34.2 E Lewis CO · Structure no. 0014917A0000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
327 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,624
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over Naches River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 over Naches River in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,624 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,256 by 2039. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 12
CrossesNaches River
Location34.2 E Lewis CO
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates46.74571, -120.78877
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,624 (2023)
Projected traffic3,256 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 12 over Naches River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 12 over Naches 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 12 over Naches River carry?

About 2,624 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 12 over Naches River?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 over Naches River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.