Chamber Way over Bn RR & N Natl Ave
PoorPosted for loadLewis County, Washington · 0.1 E of Interstate 5 · Structure no. 085516000000000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 376 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,223
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chamber Way over Bn RR & N Natl Ave is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Chamber Way over Bn RR & N Natl Ave in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 13,223 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,509 by 2042. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Chamber Way over Bn RR & N Natl Ave built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chamber Way over Bn RR & N Natl Ave in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Chamber Way over Bn RR & N Natl Ave carry?
About 13,223 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Chamber Way over Bn RR & N Natl Ave?
The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Chamber Way over Bn RR & N Natl Ave?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.