Wells Avenue over Cedar River
FairKing County, Washington · 0.4 MI W of I-405 · Structure no. 085258000000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wells Avenue over Cedar River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wells Avenue over Cedar River in King County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2039. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wells Avenue over Cedar River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wells Avenue over Cedar River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Wells Avenue over Cedar River carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Wells Avenue over Cedar River?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Wells Avenue over Cedar River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.