US Bridges

NE 232nd Ave over Matney Creek

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Washington · 0.2N JCT NE58 ST · Structure no. 080874000000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
814
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 232nd Ave over Matney Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 232nd Ave over Matney Creek in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 95 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 814 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,102 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNE 232nd Ave
CrossesMatney Creek
Location0.2N JCT NE58 ST
RouteCounty Highway 31650
Coordinates45.66797, -122.43457
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic814 (2016)
Projected traffic2,102 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 232nd Ave over Matney Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is NE 232nd Ave over Matney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does NE 232nd Ave over Matney Creek carry?

About 814 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NE 232nd Ave over Matney Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns NE 232nd Ave over Matney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.