US Bridges

SR 503 over Cedar Creek

Good

Clark County, Washington · 12.6 N JCT SR 502 · Structure no. 0006052A0000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,008
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 503 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 503 over Cedar Creek 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 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 4,008 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,873 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 503
CrossesCedar Creek
Location12.6 N JCT SR 502
RouteState Highway 503
Coordinates45.91014, -122.44725
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,008 (2023)
Projected traffic5,873 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$432,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 503 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 503 over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek carry?

About 4,008 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 503 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 503 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.