US Bridges

NE 3 Ave. over Washougal River

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Washington · 1.4 E Jct. SR 500 · Structure no. 085071000000000

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,924
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 3 Ave. over Washougal River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 3 Ave. over Washougal River in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 78 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 9,924 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,704 by 2038. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 3 Ave.
CrossesWashougal River
Location1.4 E Jct. SR 500
RouteCity Street 145
CountyClark County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.58761, -122.37261
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,924 (2016)
Projected traffic32,704 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$13.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 3 Ave. over Washougal River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is NE 3 Ave. over Washougal River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NE 3 Ave. over Washougal River carry?

About 9,924 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 3 Ave. over Washougal River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns NE 3 Ave. over Washougal River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.