US Bridges

CO RD 47670 over Entiat River

Good

Chelan County, Washington · 0.06S JCT Entiat River RD · Structure no. 081058000000000

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,957
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 47670 over Entiat River is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 47670 over Entiat River in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 5,957 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2046. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 47670
CrossesEntiat River
Location0.06S JCT Entiat River RD
RouteCounty Highway 47670
Coordinates47.67167, -120.30333
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,957 (2022)
Projected traffic74 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 47670 over Entiat River built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 47670 over Entiat 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 47670 over Entiat River carry?

About 5,957 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 47670 over Entiat River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 47670 over Entiat River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.