US Bridges

SR 14 over East Camas Slough

Fair

Clark County, Washington · 7.7 E JCT I-205 · Structure no. 0006845A0000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
345 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,739
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over East Camas Slough is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 14 over East Camas Slough in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 14,739 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,622 by 2039. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesEast Camas Slough
Location7.7 E JCT I-205
RouteState Highway 14
CountyClark County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.57697, -122.40428
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,739 (2023)
Projected traffic22,622 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$6.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 14 over East Camas Slough built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over East Camas Slough 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 14 over East Camas Slough carry?

About 14,739 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over East Camas Slough?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over East Camas Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.