US Bridges

Ellsworth RD over SR 14

Fair

Clark County, Washington · 5.6 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0009485A0000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,720
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellsworth RD over SR 14 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ellsworth RD over SR 14 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,720 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,312 by 2038. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEllsworth RD
CrossesSR 14
Location5.6 E JCT I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.60578, -122.56142
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,720 (2016)
Projected traffic9,312 by 2038
Trucks3%
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$4.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellsworth RD over SR 14 built?

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

What condition is Ellsworth RD over SR 14 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Ellsworth RD over SR 14 carry?

About 5,720 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ellsworth RD over SR 14?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ellsworth RD over SR 14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.