US Bridges

Spruce Creek Road over South Fork Tieton River

Good

Yakima County, Washington · To Bakeoven Sale · Structure no. 061708000001535

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
1995 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Spruce Creek Road over South Fork Tieton River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spruce Creek Road over South Fork Tieton River in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 39 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 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesSpruce Creek Road
CrossesSouth Fork Tieton River
LocationTo Bakeoven Sale
RouteFederal Lands Road 10300
Coordinates46.59183, -121.21795
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (1995)
Projected traffic6 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spruce Creek Road over South Fork Tieton River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Spruce Creek Road over South Fork Tieton 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Spruce Creek Road over South Fork Tieton River carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Spruce Creek Road over South Fork Tieton River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Spruce Creek Road over South Fork Tieton River?

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