US Bridges

US 2 over Peshastin Creek

Fair

Chelan County, Washington · 0.3 E JCT US 97 · Structure no. 0002614B0000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,446
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Peshastin Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 2 over Peshastin Creek in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1962, 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 5 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 7,446 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,453 by 2039. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesPeshastin Creek
Location0.3 E JCT US 97
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyChelan County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.5565, -120.58844
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,446 (2023)
Projected traffic7,453 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$4.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Peshastin Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US 2 over Peshastin Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Peshastin Creek carry?

About 7,446 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Peshastin Creek?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Peshastin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.