US Bridges

SR 500 over Bn Sf RY

Good

Clark County, Washington · 14.2 E JCT SR 503 · Structure no. 0008432A0000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,772
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 500 over Bn Sf RY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 500 over Bn Sf RY in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,772 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,492 by 2039. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 500
CrossesBn Sf RY
Location14.2 E JCT SR 503
RouteState Highway 500
Coordinates45.58461, -122.40156
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,772 (2023)
Projected traffic6,492 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 500 over Bn Sf RY built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 500 over Bn Sf RY 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 500 over Bn Sf RY carry?

About 3,772 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 500 over Bn Sf RY?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 500 over Bn Sf RY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.