US Bridges

North Road over Chumstick Creek

Good

Chelan County, Washington · North Road · Structure no. 088036000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,168
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Road over Chumstick Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying North Road over Chumstick Creek in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,168 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,461 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNorth Road
CrossesChumstick Creek
LocationNorth Road
RouteCounty Highway 94310
Coordinates47.60486, -120.64879
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,168 (2021)
Projected traffic1,461 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Road over Chumstick Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Road over Chumstick 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does North Road over Chumstick Creek carry?

About 1,168 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Road over Chumstick Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns North Road over Chumstick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.