Chiwawa Loop Road over Chiwawa River
PoorChelan County, Washington · 03.8 N Plain · Structure no. 084237000000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 286 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 658
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chiwawa Loop Road over Chiwawa River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Chiwawa Loop Road over Chiwawa River in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 658 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 823 by 2041. The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chiwawa Loop Road over Chiwawa River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chiwawa Loop Road over Chiwawa River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Chiwawa Loop Road over Chiwawa River carry?
About 658 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Chiwawa Loop Road over Chiwawa River?
The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Chiwawa Loop Road over Chiwawa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.