US Bridges

Sunset HWY over Mission CR

Good

Chelan County, Washington · 0.28W JCT S. Division ST · Structure no. 088512000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,577
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset HWY over Mission CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunset HWY over Mission CR in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,577 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSunset HWY
CrossesMission CR
Location0.28W JCT S. Division ST
RouteCity Street 28860
Coordinates47.52111, -120.47611
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,577 (2020)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunset HWY over Mission CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset HWY over Mission CR 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 Sunset HWY over Mission CR carry?

About 3,577 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sunset HWY over Mission CR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset HWY over Mission CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.