US Bridges

S. Fk. Tieton Rd. over Bear Creek

Good

Yakima County, Washington · To Conrad Meadow · Structure no. 061708000001532

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1995 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

S. Fk. Tieton Rd. over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying S. Fk. Tieton Rd. over Bear Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 56 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesS. Fk. Tieton Rd.
CrossesBear Creek
LocationTo Conrad Meadow
RouteFederal Lands Road 10000
Coordinates46.53799, -121.26212
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1995)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Fk. Tieton Rd. over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is S. Fk. Tieton Rd. over Bear Creek 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 S. Fk. Tieton Rd. over Bear Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is S. Fk. Tieton Rd. over Bear Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S. Fk. Tieton Rd. over Bear Creek?

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