US Bridges

US 2 over Wenatchee River

Good

Chelan County, Washington · 5.5 E JCT SR 207 · Structure no. 0018139B0000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,386
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Wenatchee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Wenatchee River in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5,386 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,012 by 2039. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesWenatchee River
Location5.5 E JCT SR 207
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates47.67658, -120.734
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,386 (2023)
Projected traffic7,012 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$6.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Wenatchee River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Wenatchee River 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 US 2 over Wenatchee River carry?

About 5,386 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Wenatchee River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Wenatchee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.