US Bridges

SR 500 over Burnt Bridge Creek

Good

Clark County, Washington · 1.2 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0012164A0000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,042
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 500 over Burnt Bridge Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 500 over Burnt Bridge Creek in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 22,042 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,383 by 2039. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 500
CrossesBurnt Bridge Creek
Location1.2 E JCT I-5
RouteState Highway 500
CountyClark County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.64634, -122.64028
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,042 (2023)
Projected traffic32,383 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$14.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 500 over Burnt Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 500 over Burnt Bridge Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 500 over Burnt Bridge Creek carry?

About 22,042 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 500 over Burnt Bridge Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns SR 500 over Burnt Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.