I-5 over E Fork Lewis River
FairClark County, Washington · 4.1 N JCT SR 501 · Structure no. 0008264B0000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 881 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,939
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-5 over E Fork Lewis River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 over E Fork Lewis River in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 41,939 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,401 by 2039. The structure is 881 ft (268.5 m) long and 52 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 E Fork Lewis River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-5 over E Fork Lewis 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I-5 over E Fork Lewis River carry?
About 41,939 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is I-5 over E Fork Lewis River?
The structure is 881 ft (268.5 m) long with a longest span of 221 ft (67.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns I-5 over E Fork Lewis River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.