US Bridges

NE 63rd ST over I-205

Good

Clark County, Washington · 0.9 N JCT SR 500 · Structure no. 0009241D0000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,910
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 63rd ST over I-205 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NE 63rd 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 10,910 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,391 by 2040. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNE 63rd ST
CrossesI-205
Location0.9 N JCT SR 500
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.66803, -122.58036
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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,910 (2012)
Projected traffic21,391 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$5.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 63rd ST over I-205 built?

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

What condition is NE 63rd 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 63rd ST over I-205 carry?

About 10,910 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 63rd ST over I-205?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns NE 63rd ST over I-205?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.