US Bridges

I-205 over Salmon CR & Ave

Good

Clark County, Washington · 5.1 N JCT SR 500 · Structure no. 0009241I0000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
288 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,534
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-205 over Salmon CR & Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-205 over Salmon CR & Ave 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 37,534 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,885 by 2039. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-205
CrossesSalmon CR & Ave
Location5.1 N JCT SR 500
RouteInterstate 205
Coordinates45.71061, -122.63797
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,534 (2023)
Projected traffic53,885 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-205 over Salmon CR & Ave built?

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

What condition is I-205 over Salmon CR & Ave 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-205 over Salmon CR & Ave carry?

About 37,534 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-205 over Salmon CR & Ave?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-205 over Salmon CR & Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.