US Bridges

Williams Ave over Cedar River

FairPosted for load

King County, Washington · 0.7 MI N of S Grady Way · Structure no. 085263000000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,825
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Ave over Cedar River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Williams Ave over Cedar River in King County, Washington. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,825 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWilliams Ave
CrossesCedar River
Location0.7 MI N of S Grady Way
RouteCity Street 1155
Coordinates47.48414, -122.20653
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length155 ft (47.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,825 (2023)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$108,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Williams Ave over Cedar River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams Ave 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Williams Ave over Cedar River carry?

About 1,825 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Williams Ave over Cedar River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Ave over Cedar River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.