US Bridges

NE 217th Ave over Lacamas Creek

Good

Clark County, Washington · 0.1N JCT NE68 ST · Structure no. 085888000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,033
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 217th Ave over Lacamas Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying NE 217th Ave over Lacamas Creek in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,033 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,903 by 2039. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNE 217th Ave
CrossesLacamas Creek
Location0.1N JCT NE68 ST
RouteCounty Highway 52910
Coordinates45.67271, -122.45007
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,033 (2021)
Projected traffic1,903 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 217th Ave over Lacamas Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 217th Ave over Lacamas 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NE 217th Ave over Lacamas Creek carry?

About 1,033 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NE 217th Ave over Lacamas Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns NE 217th Ave over Lacamas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.