US Bridges

US 2 over Icicle Ditch Spillway

Fair

Chelan County, Washington · 16.3 E JCT SR 207 · Structure no. 0002614A0000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,056
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Icicle Ditch Spillway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 2 over Icicle Ditch Spillway in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,056 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,605 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesIcicle Ditch Spillway
Location16.3 E JCT SR 207
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyChelan County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.59419, -120.64036
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,056 (2023)
Projected traffic15,605 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Icicle Ditch Spillway built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Icicle Ditch Spillway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US 2 over Icicle Ditch Spillway carry?

About 13,056 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Icicle Ditch Spillway?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Icicle Ditch Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.