US Bridges

I-5 over Mcloughlin Blvd

Fair

Clark County, Washington · 0.9 N JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 0011193G0000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,908
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over Mcloughlin Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 over Mcloughlin Blvd in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 52,908 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,831 by 2039. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5
CrossesMcloughlin Blvd
Location0.9 N JCT SR 14
RouteInterstate 5
CountyClark County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.63438, -122.66326
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,908 (2023)
Projected traffic77,831 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over Mcloughlin Blvd built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 over Mcloughlin Blvd 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 I-5 over Mcloughlin Blvd carry?

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

How long is I-5 over Mcloughlin Blvd?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over Mcloughlin Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.