US Bridges

Chamber Way over I-5

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 1.1 N JCT SR 6 · Structure no. 0018991A0000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,588
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chamber Way over I-5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chamber Way over I-5 in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,588 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,026 by 2036. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChamber Way
CrossesI-5
Location1.1 N JCT SR 6
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.67548, -122.97566
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,588 (2012)
Projected traffic18,026 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chamber Way over I-5 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chamber Way over I-5 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 Chamber Way over I-5 carry?

About 12,588 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chamber Way over I-5?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Chamber Way over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.