US Bridges

NE Andresen RD over I-205

Good

Clark County, Washington · 2.6 N JCT SR 500 · Structure no. 0009122A0000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Andresen RD over I-205 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NE Andresen RD over I-205 in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,160 by 2036. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesNE Andresen RD
CrossesI-205
Location2.6 N JCT SR 500
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.68697, -122.60128
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating91.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2002)
Projected traffic18,160 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$10.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Andresen RD over I-205 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Andresen RD over I-205 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NE Andresen RD over I-205 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE Andresen RD over I-205?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns NE Andresen RD over I-205?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.