US Bridges

I-5 over SR 501/MILL Plain Blvd

Good

Clark County, Washington · 0.7 N JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 0011193B0000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,908
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over SR 501/MILL Plain Blvd is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 over SR 501/MILL Plain Blvd in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 52,908 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,831 by 2039. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5
CrossesSR 501/MILL Plain Blvd
Location0.7 N JCT SR 14
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates45.63133, -122.665
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,908 (2023)
Projected traffic77,831 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over SR 501/MILL Plain Blvd built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 over SR 501/MILL Plain Blvd 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 over SR 501/MILL Plain Blvd carry?

About 52,908 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over SR 501/MILL Plain Blvd?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over SR 501/MILL Plain Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.