US Bridges

Pioneer Avenue over Mission Creek

Fair

Chelan County, Washington · 0.1 MI W Division · Structure no. 085024000000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,742
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer Avenue over Mission Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pioneer Avenue over Mission Creek in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 3,742 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPioneer Avenue
CrossesMission Creek
Location0.1 MI W Division
RouteCity Street 165
Coordinates47.51667, -120.46667
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,742 (2020)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pioneer Avenue over Mission Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Pioneer Avenue over Mission Creek 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 Pioneer Avenue over Mission Creek carry?

About 3,742 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pioneer Avenue over Mission Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pioneer Avenue over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.