US Bridges

Fourth Plain Blvd over I-205

Good

Clark County, Washington · 0.3 N JCT SR 500 · Structure no. 0009448B0000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
483 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,150
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fourth Plain Blvd over I-205 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fourth Plain Blvd 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 18,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,911 by 2036. The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFourth Plain Blvd
CrossesI-205
Location0.3 N JCT SR 500
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.65892, -122.57389
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length483 ft (147.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,150 (2012)
Projected traffic29,911 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$15.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fourth Plain Blvd over I-205 built?

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

What condition is Fourth Plain Blvd 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 Fourth Plain Blvd over I-205 carry?

About 18,150 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fourth Plain Blvd over I-205?

The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Fourth Plain Blvd over I-205?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.