Little Naches Road over Little Naches River
FairYakima County, Washington · Below Salmon Falls · Structure no. 061708000001524
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1991 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Little Naches Road over Little Naches River is a concrete continuous frame carrying Little Naches Road over Little Naches River 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Naches Road over Little Naches River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Little Naches Road over Little Naches 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Little Naches Road over Little Naches River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Little Naches Road over Little Naches River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Little Naches Road over Little Naches River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.