US Bridges

I-5 over Cw RY

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 6.5 N JCT SR 508 · Structure no. 0011336A0000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
36,296
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over Cw RY is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-5 over Cw RY in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 72 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 6 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 36,296 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,507 by 2039. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5
CrossesCw RY
Location6.5 N JCT SR 508
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates46.65456, -122.97494
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,296 (2023)
Projected traffic47,507 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$7.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over Cw RY built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is I-5 over Cw RY 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 over Cw RY carry?

About 36,296 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over Cw RY?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over Cw RY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.