US Bridges

Old Blewett Pass over Peshastin Creek

Good

Chelan County, Washington · 0.12 S JCT US97 · Structure no. 088551000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Blewett Pass over Peshastin Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Old Blewett Pass over Peshastin Creek in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesOld Blewett Pass
CrossesPeshastin Creek
Location0.12 S JCT US97
RouteCounty Highway 30100
Coordinates47.4014, -120.65529
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Blewett Pass over Peshastin Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Blewett Pass over Peshastin 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old Blewett Pass over Peshastin Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Blewett Pass over Peshastin Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old Blewett Pass over Peshastin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.