SR 971 over First Creek
GoodChelan County, Washington · 9.1 N JCT US 97 Alt · Structure no. 0015563B0000000
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,569
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 971 over First Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 971 over First Creek in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,569 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 971 over First Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 971 over First 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR 971 over First Creek carry?
About 1,569 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 971 over First Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns SR 971 over First Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.