US Bridges

NE 50th Ave over I-205

Good

Clark County, Washington · 3.9 N JCT SR 500 · Structure no. 0009122B0000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,397
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 50th Ave over I-205 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NE 50th Ave over I-205 in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7,397 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,285 by 2032. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 50th Ave
CrossesI-205
Location3.9 N JCT SR 500
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.699, -122.62047
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,397 (2012)
Projected traffic8,285 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 50th Ave over I-205 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 50th Ave 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 50th Ave over I-205 carry?

About 7,397 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is NE 50th Ave over I-205?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NE 50th Ave over I-205?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.