US Bridges

Mill Plain Blvd over I-205

Fair

Clark County, Washington · 1.3 N JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 0009737B0000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
339 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,586
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Plain Blvd over I-205 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill Plain Blvd over I-205 in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 45,586 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,126 by 2036. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMill Plain Blvd
CrossesI-205
Location1.3 N JCT SR 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.62103, -122.55983
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating90.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.1 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,586 (2012)
Projected traffic75,126 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$13.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Plain Blvd over I-205 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Plain Blvd over I-205 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Plain Blvd over I-205 carry?

About 45,586 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mill Plain Blvd over I-205?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Plain Blvd over I-205?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.