US Bridges

NE 167th Ave over Salmon Creek

Good

Clark County, Washington · 0.2S NE 199 ST · Structure no. 081423000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,481
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 167th Ave over Salmon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 167th Ave over Salmon Creek in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 1,481 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,362 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNE 167th Ave
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location0.2S NE 199 ST
RouteCounty Highway 51750
Coordinates45.76355, -122.50062
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,481 (2022)
Projected traffic2,362 by 2039
Trucks8%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 167th Ave over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 167th Ave over Salmon 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NE 167th Ave over Salmon Creek carry?

About 1,481 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NE 167th Ave over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns NE 167th Ave over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.