US Bridges

I-205 E-S Ramp over I-205 Off Ramp

Good

Clark County, Washington · 2.1 N SR 14 · Structure no. 0018664A0000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
560 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,501
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-205 E-S Ramp over I-205 Off Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-205 E-S Ramp over I-205 Off Ramp in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9,501 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,663 by 2039. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-205 E-S Ramp
CrossesI-205 Off Ramp
Location2.1 N SR 14
RouteState Highway 205
CountyClark County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.63538, -122.56181
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,501 (2023)
Projected traffic11,663 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$20.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-205 E-S Ramp over I-205 Off Ramp built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-205 E-S Ramp over I-205 Off Ramp 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 I-205 E-S Ramp over I-205 Off Ramp carry?

About 9,501 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-205 E-S Ramp over I-205 Off Ramp?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-205 E-S Ramp over I-205 Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.