US Bridges

Little Wenatche RD over White River

Fair

Chelan County, Washington · 01.26W End of SR207 · Structure no. 081103000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
241
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Wenatche RD over White River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Wenatche RD over White River in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLittle Wenatche RD
CrossesWhite River
Location01.26W End of SR207
RouteCounty Highway 93450
Coordinates47.84707, -120.83754
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2021)
Projected traffic320 by 2041
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Wenatche RD over White River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Wenatche RD over White 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Little Wenatche RD over White River carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Little Wenatche RD over White River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Little Wenatche RD over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.