STEHEKIN VALLEY RO
Carrying STEHEKIN VALLEY RO over RAINBOW CREEK
Approximately 3 miles fro, Chelan, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: STEHEKIN VALLEY RO
The STEHEKIN VALLEY RO bridge in Chelan, Washington carries STEHEKIN VALLEY RO over RAINBOW CREEK. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How STEHEKIN VALLEY RO compares
Live comparison across Washington.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1973
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 11.3 m (37 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 9470010P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STEHEKIN VALLEY RO 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 STEHEKIN VALLEY RO against other structures in Chelan and across Washington. Washington bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for STEHEKIN VALLEY RO?
STEHEKIN VALLEY RO in Chelan, Washington has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is STEHEKIN VALLEY RO inspected?
STEHEKIN VALLEY RO'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 50 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STEHEKIN VALLEY RO 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 STEHEKIN VALLEY RO?
STEHEKIN VALLEY RO has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining STEHEKIN VALLEY RO?
STEHEKIN VALLEY RO is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is STEHEKIN VALLEY RO and does age affect safety?
STEHEKIN VALLEY RO was built in 1973, making it 53 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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