US Bridges

SR 503 over Chelatchie Creek

Good

Clark County, Washington · 16.4 N JCT SR 502 · Structure no. 000000MQ0000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,508
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 503 over Chelatchie Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 503 over Chelatchie Creek in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 2,508 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,202 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 503
CrossesChelatchie Creek
Location16.4 N JCT SR 502
RouteState Highway 503
Coordinates45.92424, -122.38293
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,508 (2023)
Projected traffic3,202 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$259,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 503 over Chelatchie Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 503 over Chelatchie 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 503 over Chelatchie Creek carry?

About 2,508 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 503 over Chelatchie Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 503 over Chelatchie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.