US Bridges

Layman Rd. over South Fork Tieton

Good

Yakima County, Washington · To Darland Mtn. · Structure no. 061708000001505

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1995 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Layman Rd. over South Fork Tieton is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Layman Rd. over South Fork Tieton in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesLayman Rd.
CrossesSouth Fork Tieton
LocationTo Darland Mtn.
RouteFederal Lands Road 10700
Coordinates46.51113, -121.27206
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Layman Rd. over South Fork Tieton built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Layman 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 June 2024.

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

About 20 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Layman Rd. over South Fork Tieton?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Layman Rd. over South Fork Tieton?

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