US Bridges

NE 20th Ave over I-205

Good

Clark County, Washington · 6.0 N JCT SR 500 · Structure no. 0009241J0000000

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
391 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,383
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 20th Ave over I-205 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NE 20th Ave over I-205 in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 51 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 16,383 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,867 by 2036. The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long and 98 ft wide.

CarriesNE 20th Ave
CrossesI-205
Location6.0 N JCT SR 500
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.719, -122.65136
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length391 ft (119.2 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,383 (2017)
Projected traffic23,867 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$14.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 20th Ave over I-205 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is NE 20th 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 20th Ave over I-205 carry?

About 16,383 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 20th Ave over I-205?

The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns NE 20th Ave over I-205?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.