US Bridges

29th ST over I-5

Fair

Clark County, Washington · 1.4 N JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 0010694A0000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
394
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

29th ST over I-5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 29th ST over I-5 in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 394 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 541 by 2036. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Carries29th ST
CrossesI-5
Location1.4 N JCT SR 14
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.64222, -122.66239
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2002)
Projected traffic541 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$5.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 29th ST over I-5 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29th ST over I-5 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 29th ST over I-5 carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 29th ST over I-5?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 29th ST over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.