US Bridges

SR 505 over Cedar Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 10.6 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 000000NU0000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
663
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 505 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 505 over Cedar Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 663 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 837 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesSR 505
CrossesCedar Creek
Location10.6 E JCT I-5
RouteState Highway 505
Coordinates46.42995, -122.70943
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic663 (2023)
Projected traffic837 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$741,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 505 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 505 over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 505 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 663 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 505 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 505 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.