US Bridges

Wapato Lake RD over Lake Outlet

Good

Chelan County, Washington · 300 from Manson Blvd · Structure no. 088858000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
384
2022 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Wapato Lake RD over Lake Outlet is a concrete culvert carrying Wapato Lake RD over Lake Outlet in Chelan County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 384 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,149 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesWapato Lake RD
CrossesLake Outlet
Location300 from Manson Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 95100
Coordinates47.92391, -120.17741
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2022)
Projected traffic1,149 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wapato Lake RD over Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wapato Lake RD over Lake Outlet 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 Wapato Lake RD over Lake Outlet carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wapato Lake RD over Lake Outlet?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wapato Lake RD over Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.