US Bridges

SR 20 over Early Winters Creek

Good

Okanogan County, Washington · 13.4 E Chelan CO · Structure no. 0008473C0000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,280
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 over Early Winters Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 20 over Early Winters Creek in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,280 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,592 by 2039. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 20
CrossesEarly Winters Creek
Location13.4 E Chelan CO
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates48.58694, -120.47778
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,280 (2023)
Projected traffic1,592 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 over Early Winters Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 20 over Early Winters 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 20 over Early Winters Creek carry?

About 1,280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 over Early Winters Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 over Early Winters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.