US Bridges

US 2 over Peshastin Creek

Good

Chelan County, Washington · 0.3 E JCT US 97 · Structure no. 0006927A0000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
249 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 box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 2 over Peshastin Creek in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,446 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,453 by 2039. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesPeshastin Creek
Location0.3 E JCT US 97
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates47.55653, -120.58825
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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
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$4.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Peshastin Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Peshastin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 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 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Peshastin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.