US Bridges

Discovery Rd. over South Fork Tieton

Good

Yakima County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061708000001504

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1995 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Discovery Rd. over South Fork Tieton is a concrete continuous frame carrying Discovery Rd. over South Fork Tieton in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesDiscovery Rd.
CrossesSouth Fork Tieton
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 10500
Coordinates46.54746, -121.25421
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1995)
Projected traffic30 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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Discovery Rd. over South Fork Tieton built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Discovery Rd. over South Fork Tieton 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Discovery Rd. over South Fork Tieton carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Discovery Rd. over South Fork Tieton?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Discovery Rd. over South Fork Tieton?

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