North Fork Rd. over Ahtanum Creek N. Fork
PoorPosted for loadYakima County, Washington · 05.62 NW Ahtanum RD · Structure no. 081004000000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 328
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Fork Rd. over Ahtanum Creek N. Fork is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Fork Rd. over Ahtanum Creek N. Fork in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 328 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Fork Rd. over Ahtanum Creek N. Fork built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Fork Rd. over Ahtanum Creek N. Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.
How much traffic does North Fork Rd. over Ahtanum Creek N. Fork carry?
About 328 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is North Fork Rd. over Ahtanum Creek N. Fork?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns North Fork Rd. over Ahtanum Creek N. Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.