US Bridges

CO RD 43710 over Highline Canal

FairPosted for load

Chelan County, Washington · 0.41N JCT US 2/97 · Structure no. 084321000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
268
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 43710 over Highline Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 43710 over Highline Canal in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 268 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCO RD 43710
CrossesHighline Canal
Location0.41N JCT US 2/97
RouteCounty Highway 43710
Coordinates47.53353, -120.48703
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2020)
Projected traffic335 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 43710 over Highline Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 43710 over Highline Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 43710 over Highline Canal carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 43710 over Highline Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 43710 over Highline Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.