US Bridges

Tarpiscan RD 19550 over Colockum Creek

Good

Chelan County, Washington · 14.34S/W Wenatchee · Structure no. 082635000000000

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
161
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tarpiscan RD 19550 over Colockum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tarpiscan RD 19550 over Colockum Creek in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 49 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 161 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTarpiscan RD 19550
CrossesColockum Creek
Location14.34S/W Wenatchee
RouteCounty Highway 19550
Coordinates47.29772, -120.10425
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2019)
Projected traffic201 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$479,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tarpiscan RD 19550 over Colockum Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Tarpiscan RD 19550 over Colockum Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Tarpiscan RD 19550 over Colockum Creek carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tarpiscan RD 19550 over Colockum Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Tarpiscan RD 19550 over Colockum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.