US Bridges

FAS 1198 over Bnrr Ward Street

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 00.0 Jct. W B St. · Structure no. 085026000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
1,101 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,841
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1198 over Bnrr Ward Street is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1198 over Bnrr Ward Street in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,841 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,044 by 2037. The structure is 1,101 ft (335.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 1198
CrossesBnrr Ward Street
Location00.0 Jct. W B St.
RouteCity Street 4502
Coordinates46.7125, -122.94722
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,101 ft (335.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,841 (2024)
Projected traffic4,044 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$40.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1198 over Bnrr Ward Street built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1198 over Bnrr Ward Street 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1198 over Bnrr Ward Street carry?

About 3,841 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1198 over Bnrr Ward Street?

The structure is 1,101 ft (335.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1198 over Bnrr Ward Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.