US Bridges

W Mill Plain Blvd over Bn RR

Good

Clark County, Washington · 1.1 N JCT I-5 · Structure no. 002003640000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
631 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,290
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Mill Plain Blvd over Bn RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Mill Plain Blvd over Bn RR in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7,290 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,797 by 2039. The structure is 631 ft (192.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Mill Plain Blvd
CrossesBn RR
Location1.1 N JCT I-5
RouteState Highway 501
Coordinates45.63318, -122.68545
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length631 ft (192.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,290 (2023)
Projected traffic10,797 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$19.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Mill Plain Blvd over Bn RR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Mill Plain Blvd over Bn RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does W Mill Plain Blvd over Bn RR carry?

About 7,290 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is W Mill Plain Blvd over Bn RR?

The structure is 631 ft (192.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns W Mill Plain Blvd over Bn RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.