Rainy Creek over Little Wenatchee River
FairChelan County, Washington · Alt. Rt. to Stampede Pass · Structure no. 061706000001442
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1995 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Rainy Creek over Little Wenatchee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rainy Creek over Little Wenatchee River in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rainy Creek over Little Wenatchee River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rainy Creek over Little Wenatchee 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Rainy Creek over Little Wenatchee River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is Rainy Creek over Little Wenatchee River?
The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Rainy Creek over Little Wenatchee River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.