US Bridges

US 2 over US 2 Ramp

Fair

Chelan County, Washington · 14.4 E JCT US 97 · Structure no. 0004136A0000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,855
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over US 2 Ramp is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 2 over US 2 Ramp in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 73 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 6,855 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,955 by 2039. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesUS 2 Ramp
Location14.4 E JCT US 97
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyChelan County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.46739, -120.33883
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,855 (2023)
Projected traffic8,955 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$6.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over US 2 Ramp built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 2 over US 2 Ramp 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 US 2 Ramp carry?

About 6,855 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over US 2 Ramp?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over US 2 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.