US Bridges

SR 285 over S Wenatchee Ave

Poor

Chelan County, Washington · 0.2 N Douglas CO · Structure no. 085169000000000

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,107
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 285 over S Wenatchee Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 285 over S Wenatchee Ave in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 48,107 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,590 by 2039. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 285
CrossesS Wenatchee Ave
Location0.2 N Douglas CO
RouteState Highway 285
Coordinates47.40968, -120.29983
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,107 (2023)
Projected traffic59,590 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 285 over S Wenatchee Ave built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 285 over S Wenatchee Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 285 over S Wenatchee Ave carry?

About 48,107 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 285 over S Wenatchee Ave?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR 285 over S Wenatchee Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.