Houser Way over Cedar River
FairPosted for loadKing County, Washington · 0.75 MI E JCT SR167/SR900 · Structure no. 085843000000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 141 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,902
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Houser Way over Cedar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Houser Way over Cedar River in King County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 8,902 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Houser Way over Cedar River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Houser Way 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 Houser Way over Cedar River carry?
About 8,902 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Houser Way over Cedar River?
The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Houser Way over Cedar River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.