US Bridges

N.E. 2nd Avenue over Burnt Bridge Creek

Good

Clark County, Washington · 0.1N Alki RD · Structure no. 081829000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.E. 2nd Avenue over Burnt Bridge Creek is a concrete slab carrying N.E. 2nd Avenue over Burnt Bridge Creek in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesN.E. 2nd Avenue
CrossesBurnt Bridge Creek
Location0.1N Alki RD
RouteCounty Highway 10420
CountyClark County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.66152, -122.6692
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N.E. 2nd Avenue over Burnt Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.E. 2nd Avenue over Burnt Bridge 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does N.E. 2nd Avenue over Burnt Bridge Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is N.E. 2nd Avenue over Burnt Bridge Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns N.E. 2nd Avenue over Burnt Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.