LITTLE NACHES ROAD
Carrying LITTLE NACHES ROAD over QUARTZ CREEK
3.1 MI. NW HWY 410, Kittitas, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LITTLE NACHES ROAD
The LITTLE NACHES ROAD bridge in Kittitas, Washington carries LITTLE NACHES ROAD over QUARTZ CREEK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1994, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 24.4 meters (80 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LITTLE NACHES ROAD compares
Live comparison across Washington.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Last Reconstructed
- 1994
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 24.4 m (80 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.9 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 061708000001523
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LITTLE NACHES ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare LITTLE NACHES ROAD against other structures in Kittitas and across Washington. Washington bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for LITTLE NACHES ROAD?
LITTLE NACHES ROAD in Kittitas, Washington has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LITTLE NACHES ROAD inspected?
LITTLE NACHES ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LITTLE NACHES ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LITTLE NACHES ROAD?
LITTLE NACHES ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LITTLE NACHES ROAD?
LITTLE NACHES ROAD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is LITTLE NACHES ROAD and does age affect safety?
LITTLE NACHES ROAD was built in 1972, making it 54 years old and last reconstructed in 1994.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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