US Bridges

CO RD 29970 over Peshastin Creek

Good

Chelan County, Washington · 0.01 E JCT US97 · Structure no. 083872000000000

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 29970 over Peshastin Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 29970 over Peshastin Creek in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCO RD 29970
CrossesPeshastin Creek
Location0.01 E JCT US97
RouteCounty Highway 29970
Coordinates47.54667, -120.61167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2020)
Projected traffic174 by 2041
Trucks13%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 29970 over Peshastin Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is CO RD 29970 over Peshastin 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 29970 over Peshastin Creek carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 29970 over Peshastin Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 29970 over Peshastin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.