US Bridges

US 2 over Wenatchee R

Fair

Chelan County, Washington · 1.3 E JCT US 97 · Structure no. 0006927B0000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
367 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,705
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Wenatchee R is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 2 over Wenatchee R 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 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 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesWenatchee R
Location1.3 E JCT US 97
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates47.54631, -120.57333
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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$7.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Wenatchee R built?

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

What condition is US 2 over Wenatchee R 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 R carry?

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

How long is US 2 over Wenatchee R?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Wenatchee R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.