US Bridges

CO RD 45230 over Highline Canal

Good

Chelan County, Washington · 00.2 N Easy ST · Structure no. 085629000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,664
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 45230 over Highline Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 45230 over Highline Canal in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,664 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 45230
CrossesHighline Canal
Location00.2 N Easy ST
RouteCounty Highway 45230
Coordinates47.47833, -120.355
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,664 (2023)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 45230 over Highline Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 45230 over Highline Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 45230 over Highline Canal carry?

About 1,664 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 45230 over Highline Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 45230 over Highline Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.