US Bridges

US 2 over Wenatchee River

Fair

Chelan County, Washington · 2.6 E JCT US 97 · Structure no. 0005754A0000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
445 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,705
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Wenatchee River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 2 over Wenatchee River in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 8,705 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,758 by 2039. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesWenatchee River
Location2.6 E JCT US 97
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyChelan County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.53552, -120.55181
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length445 ft (135.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,705 (2023)
Projected traffic10,758 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$8.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Wenatchee River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Wenatchee River 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 2 over Wenatchee River carry?

About 8,705 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Wenatchee River?

The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Wenatchee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.