US Bridges

SR 500 over NE Gher RD & NE 112 Ave

Fair

Clark County, Washington · 0.6 E JCT I-205 · Structure no. 0016625A0000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65,414
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 500 over NE Gher RD & NE 112 Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 500 over NE Gher RD & NE 112 Ave in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 65,414 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,103 by 2039. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 500
CrossesNE Gher RD & NE 112 Ave
Location0.6 E JCT I-205
RouteState Highway 500
Coordinates45.66147, -122.55944
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width98 ft (30 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,414 (2023)
Projected traffic96,103 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$12 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 500 over NE Gher RD & NE 112 Ave built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 500 over NE Gher RD & NE 112 Ave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 500 over NE Gher RD & NE 112 Ave carry?

About 65,414 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 500 over NE Gher RD & NE 112 Ave?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns SR 500 over NE Gher RD & NE 112 Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.