Chiwawa Road over Rock Creek
FairChelan County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061706000001448
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1995 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Chiwawa Road over Rock Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chiwawa Road over Rock Creek in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chiwawa Road over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chiwawa Road over Rock Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Chiwawa Road over Rock Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Chiwawa Road over Rock Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Chiwawa Road over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.