US Bridges

NE 63rd ST over I-5

Fair

Clark County, Washington · 1.4 N JCT SR 500 · Structure no. 0015661F0000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,962
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 63rd ST over I-5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying NE 63rd ST over I-5 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 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 7,962 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,064 by 2036. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNE 63rd ST
CrossesI-5
Location1.4 N JCT SR 500
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.66792, -122.66678
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,962 (2012)
Projected traffic10,064 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 63rd ST over I-5 built?

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

What condition is NE 63rd ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NE 63rd ST over I-5 carry?

About 7,962 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NE 63rd ST over I-5?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns NE 63rd ST over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.