US Bridges

Naches River Road over Bumping River

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · To Halfway Flat Campgroud · Structure no. 061708000001517

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
1995 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Naches River Road over Bumping River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Naches River Road over Bumping River in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNaches River Road
CrossesBumping River
LocationTo Halfway Flat Campgroud
RouteFederal Lands Road 17040
Coordinates46.98553, -121.10853
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1995)
Projected traffic45 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Naches River Road over Bumping River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Naches River Road over Bumping River 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 Naches River Road over Bumping River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Naches River Road over Bumping River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Naches River Road over Bumping River?

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