US Bridges

SR 500 W-N Ramp over Burnt Br Creek/Ped Xing

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Clark County, Washington · 1.2 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0018079B0000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
248 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,116
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 500 W-N Ramp over Burnt Br Creek/Ped Xing is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 500 W-N Ramp over Burnt Br Creek/Ped Xing in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,116 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,986 by 2039. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 500 W-N Ramp
CrossesBurnt Br Creek/Ped Xing
Location1.2 E JCT I-5
RouteState Highway 500
CountyClark County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.64602, -122.63922
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span242 ft (73.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,116 (2023)
Projected traffic8,986 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$3.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 500 W-N Ramp over Burnt Br Creek/Ped Xing built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 500 W-N Ramp over Burnt Br Creek/Ped Xing 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 500 W-N Ramp over Burnt Br Creek/Ped Xing carry?

About 6,116 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 500 W-N Ramp over Burnt Br Creek/Ped Xing?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 242 ft (73.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 500 W-N Ramp over Burnt Br Creek/Ped Xing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.