US Bridges

Butcher Creek over Nason Creek

Good

Chelan County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061706000001430

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1995 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Butcher Creek over Nason Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Butcher Creek over Nason Creek in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesButcher Creek
CrossesNason Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 69100
Coordinates47.76778, -120.78526
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1995)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 Butcher Creek over Nason Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butcher Creek over Nason 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Butcher Creek over Nason Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Butcher Creek over Nason Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Butcher Creek over Nason Creek?

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