US Bridges

Raven Roost Road over Crow Creek

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · Near Crow Creek Camp · Structure no. 061708000001501

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1995 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Raven Roost Road over Crow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raven Roost Road over Crow Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 71 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRaven Roost Road
CrossesCrow Creek
LocationNear Crow Creek Camp
RouteFederal Lands Road 19020
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.01611, -121.14111
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1995)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raven Roost Road over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Raven Roost Road over Crow Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Raven Roost Road over Crow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Raven Roost Road over Crow Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Raven Roost Road over Crow Creek?

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