Aplets Wy over Wenatchee River
PoorChelan County, Washington · 6.6 E JCT US 97 · Structure no. 0005524A0000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 317 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2002 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Aplets Wy over Wenatchee River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Aplets Wy over Wenatchee River in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,547 by 2036. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Aplets Wy over Wenatchee River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Aplets Wy over Wenatchee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Aplets Wy over Wenatchee River carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Aplets Wy over Wenatchee River?
The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Aplets Wy over Wenatchee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.