FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WAPATO LAKE RD

Carrying WAPATO LAKE RD over LAKE OUTLET

300' FROM MANSON BLVD, Chelan, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WAPATO LAKE RD

The WAPATO LAKE RD bridge in Chelan, Washington carries WAPATO LAKE RD over LAKE OUTLET. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 384 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WAPATO LAKE RD compares

▼ 0.8
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 46%
Higher load rating than 54% of Washington bridges
154
Bridges in Chelan · 12 in Poor condition
WAPATO LAKE RD 32.7 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.2
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
Other Local Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
384 vehicles/day
Structure Number
088858000000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WAPATO LAKE RD 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 WAPATO LAKE RD 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 WAPATO LAKE RD?

WAPATO LAKE RD in Chelan, Washington on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WAPATO LAKE RD inspected?

WAPATO LAKE RD'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 384 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WAPATO LAKE RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WAPATO LAKE RD?

WAPATO LAKE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WAPATO LAKE RD?

WAPATO LAKE RD is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

How old is WAPATO LAKE RD and does age affect safety?

WAPATO LAKE RD was built in 1996, making it 30 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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