US Bridges

SR 502 over Mill Creek

Good

Clark County, Washington · 4.6 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0018753D0000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,231
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 502 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 502 over Mill Creek in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 12,231 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,285 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 502
CrossesMill Creek
Location4.6 E JCT I-5
RouteState Highway 502
Coordinates45.78022, -122.58031
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,231 (2023)
Projected traffic13,285 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 502 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 502 over Mill Creek 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does SR 502 over Mill Creek carry?

About 12,231 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 502 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SR 502 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.