US Bridges

E Leavenworth Road over Icicle Creek

Fair

Chelan County, Washington · 0.58 E JCT Icicle RD · Structure no. 083241000000000

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,225
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Leavenworth Road over Icicle Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying E Leavenworth Road over Icicle Creek in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 78 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 1,225 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,189 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesE Leavenworth Road
CrossesIcicle Creek
Location0.58 E JCT Icicle RD
RouteCounty Highway 32630
Coordinates47.56333, -120.66667
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,225 (2021)
Projected traffic4,189 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$5.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Leavenworth Road over Icicle Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is E Leavenworth Road over Icicle Creek 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 E Leavenworth Road over Icicle Creek carry?

About 1,225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E Leavenworth Road over Icicle Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E Leavenworth Road over Icicle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.