US Bridges

S-E Ramp over I-205

Good

Clark County, Washington · 6.2 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0009857C0000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
715 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,760
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-E Ramp over I-205 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-E Ramp 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 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 11,760 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,331 by 2039. The structure is 715 ft (217.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-E Ramp
CrossesI-205
Location6.2 E JCT I-5
RouteInterstate 205
Coordinates45.60706, -122.55303
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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length715 ft (217.9 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,760 (2023)
Projected traffic16,331 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$10.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-E Ramp over I-205 built?

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

What condition is S-E Ramp 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S-E Ramp over I-205 carry?

About 11,760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-E Ramp over I-205?

The structure is 715 ft (217.9 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S-E Ramp over I-205?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.