US Bridges

Main Street over I-5 S-S Ramp Ped Path

Good

Clark County, Washington · 0.6 N JCT SR 500 · Structure no. 0015661A0000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
443 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,060
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over I-5 S-S Ramp Ped Path is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over I-5 S-S Ramp Ped Path in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,029 by 2040. The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesI-5 S-S Ramp Ped Path
Location0.6 N JCT SR 500
RouteCity Street 5
Coordinates45.65687, -122.66517
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length443 ft (135 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,060 (2020)
Projected traffic12,029 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over I-5 S-S Ramp Ped Path built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over I-5 S-S Ramp Ped Path 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over I-5 S-S Ramp Ped Path carry?

About 7,060 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over I-5 S-S Ramp Ped Path?

The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over I-5 S-S Ramp Ped Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.