US Bridges

SR 14 over Columbia Way

Fair

Clark County, Washington · 1.0 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0014662A0000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
367 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,992
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Columbia Way is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 14 over Columbia Way in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 23,992 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,859 by 2039. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesColumbia Way
Location1.0 E JCT I-5
RouteState Highway 14
CountyClark County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.61842, -122.65228
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span194 ft (59.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,992 (2023)
Projected traffic41,859 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$14.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 14 over Columbia Way built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Columbia Way 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Columbia Way carry?

About 23,992 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Columbia Way?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Columbia Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.