However, the east approach to the bridge was built at a 6% grade, limiting its potential.

The next year the Wenatchee Reclamation District bought the bridge for $1.00, moving the pipes from outside the truss to within.

[4] In 2007 concerns were raised about the bridge's ability to sustain foot traffic.

[6] The bridge currently carries pedestrian and bicycle traffic as part of the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail.

[7] The bridge was renamed for irrigation canal builder William T. Clark in 2023.