US Bridges

Cedar Creek RD over Cedar Creek

Fair

Clark County, Washington · JCT Pup & Cedar Ck · Structure no. 082277000000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,173
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Creek RD over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Creek RD over Cedar Creek in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 95 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,173 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Creek RD
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationJCT Pup & Cedar Ck
RouteCounty Highway 96160
CountyClark County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.9311, -122.52838
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,173 (2018)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$545,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Creek RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Cedar Creek RD over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Creek RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,173 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Creek RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Creek RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.