US Bridges

Access RD over Peshastin Creek

Fair

Chelan County, Washington · 18.0 N Kittitas CO · Structure no. 0011555A0000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access RD over Peshastin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access RD over Peshastin Creek in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2036. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAccess RD
CrossesPeshastin Creek
Location18.0 N Kittitas CO
CountyChelan County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.52368, -120.62474
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2002)
Projected traffic127 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$549,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Access RD over Peshastin Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access RD over Peshastin Creek 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 Access RD over Peshastin Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Access RD over Peshastin Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Access RD over Peshastin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.