DRYDEN MAIN STREET
Carrying DRYDEN MAIN STREET over WENATCHEE RIVER
00.0 DRYDEN MAIN ST, Chelan, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DRYDEN MAIN STREET
The DRYDEN MAIN STREET bridge in Chelan, Washington carries DRYDEN MAIN STREET over WENATCHEE RIVER. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 108.8 meters (357 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 833 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DRYDEN MAIN STREET compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1980
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 108.8 m (357 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.9 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 833 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 083690000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DRYDEN MAIN STREET is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare DRYDEN MAIN STREET against other structures in Chelan and across Washington. Washington bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for DRYDEN MAIN STREET?
DRYDEN MAIN STREET in Chelan, Washington has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DRYDEN MAIN STREET inspected?
DRYDEN MAIN STREET's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 833 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DRYDEN MAIN STREET is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for DRYDEN MAIN STREET?
DRYDEN MAIN STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DRYDEN MAIN STREET?
DRYDEN MAIN STREET is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is DRYDEN MAIN STREET and does age affect safety?
DRYDEN MAIN STREET was built in 1980, making it 46 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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