US Bridges

SR 501 over Gee Creek

Fair

Clark County, Washington · 2.2 S JCT I-5 · Structure no. 000000OH0000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,812
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 501 over Gee Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 501 over Gee Creek in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 5,812 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,353 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 501
CrossesGee Creek
Location2.2 S JCT I-5
RouteState Highway 501
CountyClark County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.81544, -122.73128
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,812 (2023)
Projected traffic8,353 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 501 over Gee Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 501 over Gee Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 501 over Gee Creek carry?

About 5,812 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 501 over Gee Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 501 over Gee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.