US Bridges

Colockum Creek RD over Colockum Creek

Good

Chelan County, Washington · 10 Mi. S. of Malaga · Structure no. 086826000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colockum Creek RD over Colockum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colockum Creek RD over Colockum Creek in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 143 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesColockum Creek RD
CrossesColockum Creek
Location10 Mi. S. of Malaga
RouteCounty Highway 19390
Coordinates47.29278, -120.15639
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2019)
Projected traffic179 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$342,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colockum Creek RD over Colockum Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colockum Creek 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 October 2023.

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

About 143 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Colockum Creek RD over Colockum Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Colockum Creek RD over Colockum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.