US Bridges

Fruit Valley Road over Bn RR Main Line

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Washington · 2.16 N SR 501@BNRR · Structure no. 085124000000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,491
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fruit Valley Road over Bn RR Main Line is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Fruit Valley Road over Bn RR Main Line in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 8,491 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,022 by 2039. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFruit Valley Road
CrossesBn RR Main Line
Location2.16 N SR 501@BNRR
RouteCity Street 4891
CountyClark County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.67078, -122.69163
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,491 (2017)
Projected traffic21,022 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fruit Valley Road over Bn RR Main Line built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fruit Valley Road over Bn RR Main Line 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Fruit Valley Road over Bn RR Main Line carry?

About 8,491 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fruit Valley Road over Bn RR Main Line?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Fruit Valley Road over Bn RR Main Line?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.