US Bridges

Colockum Pass RD over Colockum Creek

Good

Chelan County, Washington · 12.0 S of Malaga · Structure no. 084680000000000

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colockum Pass RD over Colockum Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Colockum Pass RD over Colockum Creek in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 46 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesColockum Pass RD
CrossesColockum Creek
Location12.0 S of Malaga
RouteCounty Highway 19390
Coordinates47.27333, -120.18167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic63 by 2039
Trucks12%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$395,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colockum Pass RD over Colockum Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Colockum Pass RD over Colockum 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Colockum Pass RD over Colockum Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Colockum Pass RD over Colockum Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Colockum Pass RD over Colockum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.