Chelan Falls Bridge Scheduled for Thursday, September 26
Information released by Chelan County Public Works
Bridge inspections re-scheduled for this week may impact travelers throughout the county. While inspections are underway, traffic will be reduced to one lane on the impacted bridges, with flaggers directing traffic. Minor traffic delays are expected. Travelers are asked to find alternate routes during the bridge inspections.
Bridge inspections were originally scheduled for August; however, an equipment problem caused a change in schedule. The lane closures, with their estimated times, are:
- Chiwawa River Bridge (Chiwawa River Road): 9:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, Sept. 23.
- Dryden Bridge (Main Street in Dryden): noon to 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23.
- Sleepy Hollow Bridge (Sleepy Hollow Road): If time allows, 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23. Or 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Sept. 24.
- Cowen-Entiat Bridge (Entiat River Road): 8 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
- New Griffith Bridge (Entiat River Road): 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
- Chelan Falls 2 Bridge (Chelan Falls Road): 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 26.
Lane closures are necessary so Chelan County crews can stage a platform truck on the bridge. The platform truck has a long platform that is lowered below the bridge. Crews stand on the platform to inspect the sides and underside of the structure for cracks, rust, bearing condition, and other deficiencies. Individual bridges in Chelan County typically undergo inspections every two years, depending on the bridge type and condition. Inspections using equipment to inspect the underside of the bridge varies up to a six-year frequency.
For additional information, contact Chelan County Public Works at 509-667-6514.
