Cottage Avenue over Wenatchee River
FairChelan County, Washington · 0.14W JCT US2 & 97 · Structure no. 080098000000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 400 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,366
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottage Avenue over Wenatchee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cottage Avenue over Wenatchee River in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 8,366 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,464 by 2044. The structure is 400 ft (122 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Cottage Avenue over Wenatchee River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottage Avenue over 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 2024.
How much traffic does Cottage Avenue over Wenatchee River carry?
About 8,366 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Cottage Avenue over Wenatchee River?
The structure is 400 ft (122 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Cottage Avenue over Wenatchee River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.