US Bridges

Pyramid Basin over N.Fork Litle Naches Rvr

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061708000001499

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1995 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Pyramid Basin over N.Fork Litle Naches Rvr is a concrete continuous frame carrying Pyramid Basin over N.Fork Litle Naches Rvr in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 53 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesPyramid Basin
CrossesN.Fork Litle Naches Rvr
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 19130
Coordinates47.08889, -121.28139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1995)
Projected traffic60 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pyramid Basin over N.Fork Litle Naches Rvr built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Pyramid Basin over N.Fork Litle Naches Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Pyramid Basin over N.Fork Litle Naches Rvr carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Pyramid Basin over N.Fork Litle Naches Rvr?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pyramid Basin over N.Fork Litle Naches Rvr?

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