US Bridges

SR 285 over Penny RD

Good

Chelan County, Washington · 2.0 N JCT SR 285COWENTCH · Structure no. 0014723A0000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,465
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 285 over Penny RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 285 over Penny RD in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 13,465 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,379 by 2039. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 285
CrossesPenny RD
Location2.0 N JCT SR 285COWENTCH
RouteState Highway 285
Coordinates47.46519, -120.33681
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width95 ft (28.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,465 (2023)
Projected traffic17,379 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 285 over Penny RD built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 285 over Penny RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 285 over Penny RD carry?

About 13,465 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 285 over Penny RD?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns SR 285 over Penny RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.