US Bridges

County Road 1000 over Wenatchee Creek

Good

Asotin County, Washington · 9.73 Miles West of SR129 · Structure no. 081482000000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1000 over Wenatchee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 1000 over Wenatchee Creek in Asotin County, Washington. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 70 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1000
CrossesWenatchee Creek
Location9.73 Miles West of SR129
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyAsotin County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.00782, -117.3649
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2040
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1000 over Wenatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is County Road 1000 over Wenatchee 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 1000 over Wenatchee Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1000 over Wenatchee Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1000 over Wenatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.