US Bridges

Evergreen Blvd. over Blandford Drive

Fair

Clark County, Washington · 0.0 E Blandford DR · Structure no. 085449000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,785
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evergreen Blvd. over Blandford Drive is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Evergreen Blvd. over Blandford Drive in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,785 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEvergreen Blvd.
CrossesBlandford Drive
Location0.0 E Blandford DR
RouteCity Street 4236
CountyClark County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.62232, -122.62403
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,785 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$3.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Evergreen Blvd. over Blandford Drive built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evergreen Blvd. over Blandford Drive 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Evergreen Blvd. over Blandford Drive carry?

About 3,785 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Evergreen Blvd. over Blandford Drive?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Evergreen Blvd. over Blandford Drive?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.