US Bridges

Chiwawa Road over Chiwawa River

Good

Chelan County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061706000001445

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1994 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Chiwawa Road over Chiwawa River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chiwawa Road over Chiwawa River in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2045. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesChiwawa Road
CrossesChiwawa River
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 62000
Coordinates47.84243, -120.66545
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1994)
Projected traffic450 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Chiwawa Road over Chiwawa River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chiwawa Road over Chiwawa 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Chiwawa Road over Chiwawa River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Chiwawa Road over Chiwawa River?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Chiwawa Road over Chiwawa River?

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