US Bridges

Sleepy Hollow Road over Wenatchee River

Good

Chelan County, Washington · 3. W Wenatchee C.L · Structure no. 082453000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
387 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
601
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sleepy Hollow Road over Wenatchee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sleepy Hollow Road over Wenatchee River in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 601 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 754 by 2040. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSleepy Hollow Road
CrossesWenatchee River
Location3. W Wenatchee C.L
RouteCounty Highway 25840
Coordinates47.47175, -120.37222
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic601 (2019)
Projected traffic754 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$14.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sleepy Hollow Road over Wenatchee River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sleepy Hollow Road over Wenatchee 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sleepy Hollow Road over Wenatchee River carry?

About 601 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sleepy Hollow Road over Wenatchee River?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sleepy Hollow Road over Wenatchee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.