Dryden Main Street over Wenatchee River
FairChelan County, Washington · 00.0 Dryden Main ST · Structure no. 083690000000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 357 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 833
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dryden Main Street over Wenatchee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dryden Main Street over Wenatchee River in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 833 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,042 by 2040. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dryden Main Street over Wenatchee River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dryden Main Street 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 Dryden Main Street over Wenatchee River carry?
About 833 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Dryden Main Street over Wenatchee River?
The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Dryden Main Street over Wenatchee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.