US Bridges

Beaver Valley Road over Wenatchee R

Fair

Chelan County, Washington · 14.4 N JCT SR 2 · Structure no. 0007840A0000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
349 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,018
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Valley Road over Wenatchee R is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Beaver Valley Road over Wenatchee R in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,018 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,546 by 2041. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Valley Road
CrossesWenatchee R
Location14.4 N JCT SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 93350
CountyChelan County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.76667, -120.65833
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,018 (2021)
Projected traffic1,546 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Valley Road over Wenatchee R built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Valley Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Beaver Valley Road over Wenatchee R carry?

About 2,018 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Valley Road over Wenatchee R?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Valley Road over Wenatchee R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.