US Bridges

Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 0.11 N.Jct. 52410 · Structure no. 081886000000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCedar Creek Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.11 N.Jct. 52410
RouteCounty Highway 52341
Coordinates46.43837, -122.67337
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2021)
Projected traffic114 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$882,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Creek Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.