US Bridges

NE 78th ST over I-205

Good

Clark County, Washington · 1.7 N JCT SR 500 · Structure no. 0009241C0000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
429 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,616
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 78th ST over I-205 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NE 78th ST over I-205 in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7,616 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,607 by 2036. The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesNE 78th ST
CrossesI-205
Location1.7 N JCT SR 500
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.67892, -122.58775
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length429 ft (130.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,616 (2002)
Projected traffic14,607 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$9.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 78th ST over I-205 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 78th ST 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 78th ST over I-205 carry?

About 7,616 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 78th ST over I-205?

The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NE 78th ST over I-205?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.