US Bridges

SR 503 over Salmon Creek

Good

Clark County, Washington · 4.0 N JCT SR 500 · Structure no. 0014483A0000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
415 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,735
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 503 over Salmon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 503 over Salmon Creek in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 26,735 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,017 by 2039. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 503
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location4.0 N JCT SR 500
RouteState Highway 503
Coordinates45.74035, -122.5515
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,735 (2023)
Projected traffic39,017 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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$14.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 503 over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 503 over Salmon 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 503 over Salmon Creek carry?

About 26,735 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 503 over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SR 503 over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.