Cascade Orchard RD over Wenatchee River
FairChelan County, Washington · 00.83S SR 2 · Structure no. 081713000000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 385 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,349
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cascade Orchard RD over Wenatchee River is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Cascade Orchard RD over Wenatchee River in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,349 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2043. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cascade Orchard RD over Wenatchee River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cascade Orchard RD 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 2023.
How much traffic does Cascade Orchard RD over Wenatchee River carry?
About 3,349 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cascade Orchard RD over Wenatchee River?
The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Cascade Orchard RD over Wenatchee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.