US Bridges

Woodin Ave over Chelan River

Fair

Chelan County, Washington · 34.8 N JCT US 2 · Structure no. 085665000000000

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
457 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,024
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodin Ave over Chelan River is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Woodin Ave over Chelan River in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 3,024 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,788 by 2041. The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodin Ave
CrossesChelan River
Location34.8 N JCT US 2
RouteCity Street 195
CountyChelan County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.83915, -120.02165
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length457 ft (139.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,024 (2021)
Projected traffic3,788 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$11.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodin Ave over Chelan River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodin Ave over Chelan River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Woodin Ave over Chelan River carry?

About 3,024 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodin Ave over Chelan River?

The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Woodin Ave over Chelan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.