US Bridges

French Corral over Mad River

Fair

Chelan County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061705000001458

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1995 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

French Corral over Mad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying French Corral over Mad River in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 6 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 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesFrench Corral
CrossesMad River
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 58000
Coordinates47.74843, -120.3942
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1995)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was French Corral over Mad River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is French Corral over Mad River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does French Corral over Mad River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is French Corral over Mad River?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns French Corral over Mad River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.