US Bridges

Little Naches over Little Naches River

Good

Yakima County, Washington · Below Timothy Meadows · Structure no. 061708000001528

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Little Naches over Little Naches River is a concrete continuous frame carrying Little Naches over Little Naches River in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 58 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 81.4 mi (131 km).

CarriesLittle Naches
CrossesLittle Naches River
LocationBelow Timothy Meadows
RouteFederal Lands Road 19000
Coordinates47.07778, -121.25472
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1991)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed81.4 mi (131 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Naches over Little Naches River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Little Naches over Little Naches River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Little Naches over Little Naches River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Little Naches over Little Naches River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Little Naches over Little Naches River?

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