US Bridges

NE 15th Avenue over Burnt Bridge Creek

Good

Clark County, Washington · 500 Ft N of SR 500 · Structure no. 086074000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,958
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 15th Avenue over Burnt Bridge Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 15th Avenue over Burnt Bridge Creek in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,958 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,723 by 2038. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNE 15th Avenue
CrossesBurnt Bridge Creek
Location500 Ft N of SR 500
RouteCounty Highway 15110
Coordinates45.65177, -122.65648
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,958 (2016)
Projected traffic8,723 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 15th Avenue over Burnt Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 15th Avenue over Burnt Bridge 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NE 15th Avenue over Burnt Bridge Creek carry?

About 2,958 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NE 15th Avenue over Burnt Bridge Creek?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns NE 15th Avenue over Burnt Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.