US Bridges

SR 500 over Andresen RD

Good

Clark County, Washington · 3.1 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0014285A0000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,383
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 500 over Andresen RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 500 over Andresen RD in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 21,383 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,416 by 2039. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 93 ft wide.

CarriesSR 500
CrossesAndresen RD
Location3.1 E JCT I-5
RouteState Highway 500
Coordinates45.64853, -122.60186
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.5 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,383 (2023)
Projected traffic31,416 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$8.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 500 over Andresen RD built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 500 over Andresen RD 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 Andresen RD carry?

About 21,383 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 500 over Andresen RD?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.5 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns SR 500 over Andresen RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.