US Bridges

SR 500 WB over I-5

Fair

Clark County, Washington · JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0012413A0000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
766 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,216
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 500 WB over I-5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 500 WB over I-5 in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 17,216 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,292 by 2039. The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 500 WB
CrossesI-5
LocationJCT I-5
RouteState Highway 500
Coordinates45.64742, -122.66216
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length766 ft (233.5 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,216 (2023)
Projected traffic25,292 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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$14.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 500 WB over I-5 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 500 WB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 500 WB over I-5 carry?

About 17,216 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 500 WB over I-5?

The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 500 WB over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.