US Bridges

NE 239th ST over Mill Creek

Fair

Clark County, Washington · 0.5 W of NE72 Ave · Structure no. 084042000000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,526
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 239th ST over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying NE 239th ST over Mill Creek in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 90 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 1,526 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,024 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNE 239th ST
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.5 W of NE72 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 44840
Coordinates45.795, -122.6095
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,526 (2022)
Projected traffic2,024 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 239th ST over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is NE 239th ST over Mill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NE 239th ST over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,526 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 239th ST over Mill Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NE 239th ST over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.