US Bridges

US 2 over US 97

Good

Chelan County, Washington · JCT US 97 · Structure no. 0017418B0000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,372
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over US 97 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over US 97 in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,372 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,906 by 2039. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesUS 2
CrossesUS 97
LocationJCT US 97
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates47.55878, -120.59256
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,372 (2023)
Projected traffic14,906 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$3.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over US 97 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over US 97 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over US 97 carry?

About 12,372 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over US 97?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over US 97?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.