US Bridges

Pioneer Street over I-5

Good

Clark County, Washington · 2.5 N JCT SR 502 · Structure no. 0017796A0000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,617
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer Street over I-5 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pioneer Street over I-5 in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,617 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,510 by 2039. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPioneer Street
CrossesI-5
Location2.5 N JCT SR 502
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.81583, -122.68649
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,617 (2023)
Projected traffic19,510 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$11 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pioneer Street over I-5 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioneer Street over I-5 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pioneer Street over I-5 carry?

About 16,617 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pioneer Street over I-5?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Pioneer Street over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.