US Bridges

E. Side Chewuch over Chewuch River

Good

Okanogan County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 060805000001020

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

E. Side Chewuch over Chewuch River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Side Chewuch over Chewuch River in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2045. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesE. Side Chewuch
CrossesChewuch River
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 5010
Coordinates48.71615, -120.12588
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (1992)
Projected traffic36 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Side Chewuch over Chewuch River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Side Chewuch over Chewuch River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does E. Side Chewuch over Chewuch River carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is E. Side Chewuch over Chewuch River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns E. Side Chewuch over Chewuch River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.