US Bridges

W-Cedar Ramp over City Street (jefferson)

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 1.2 E JCT US 195 · Structure no. 0008322C0000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,809
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W-Cedar Ramp over City Street (jefferson) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W-Cedar Ramp over City Street (jefferson) in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 12,809 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,702 by 2039. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW-Cedar Ramp
CrossesCity Street (jefferson)
Location1.2 E JCT US 195
RouteInterstate 90
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.65281, -117.42892
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,809 (2023)
Projected traffic14,702 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W-Cedar Ramp over City Street (jefferson) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is W-Cedar Ramp over City Street (jefferson) 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 W-Cedar Ramp over City Street (jefferson) carry?

About 12,809 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W-Cedar Ramp over City Street (jefferson)?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns W-Cedar Ramp over City Street (jefferson)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.