US Bridges

NE 139th ST over I-5 / I-205

Good

Clark County, Washington · 5.3 N JCT SR 500 · Structure no. 0018311A0000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,233 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
14,913
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 139th ST over I-5 / I-205 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 139th ST over I-5 / I-205 in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 14,913 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,594 by 2039. The structure is 1,233 ft (375.8 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 139th ST
CrossesI-5 / I-205
Location5.3 N JCT SR 500
RouteCity Street 5
CountyClark County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.72158, -122.65728
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,233 ft (375.8 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,913 (2019)
Projected traffic21,594 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$41.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 139th ST over I-5 / I-205 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 139th ST over I-5 / I-205 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 NE 139th ST over I-5 / I-205 carry?

About 14,913 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NE 139th ST over I-5 / I-205?

The structure is 1,233 ft (375.8 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns NE 139th ST over I-5 / I-205?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.