I-5 over Columbia River
FairClark County, Washington · Oregon Line · Structure no. 0005216A0000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 3,538 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65,013
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-5 over Columbia River is a steel movable - lift carrying I-5 over Columbia River in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 65,013 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,600 by 2042. The structure is 3,538 ft (1,078.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-5 over Columbia River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-5 over Columbia River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-5 over Columbia River carry?
About 65,013 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-5 over Columbia River?
The structure is 3,538 ft (1,078.4 m) long with a longest span of 531 ft (161.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns I-5 over Columbia River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.