NE 68th ST over Matney Creek
FairClark County, Washington · 0.4E of NE217 Ave · Structure no. 080952000000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 807
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 68th ST over Matney Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 68th ST over Matney Creek in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 87 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.
It carries about 807 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,102 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 68th ST over Matney Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is NE 68th ST 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does NE 68th ST over Matney Creek carry?
About 807 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is NE 68th ST over Matney Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns NE 68th ST over Matney Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.