US Bridges

Road over Lake Creek

Good

Chelan County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061706000001437

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1995 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Lake Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over Lake Creek in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesLake Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 67010
Coordinates47.8764, -121.03584
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 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 Road over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Lake 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Lake Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Road over Lake Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Lake Creek?

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