US Bridges

NE Hazel Dell Ave over Burlington Northern RR

Fair

Clark County, Washington · 0.01S Int NE 59 ST · Structure no. 086278000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,936
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Hazel Dell Ave over Burlington Northern RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NE Hazel Dell Ave over Burlington Northern RR in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 2,936 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE Hazel Dell Ave
CrossesBurlington Northern RR
Location0.01S Int NE 59 ST
RouteCounty Highway 91170
Coordinates45.66467, -122.66932
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,936 (2023)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Hazel Dell Ave over Burlington Northern RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Hazel Dell Ave over Burlington Northern RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NE Hazel Dell Ave over Burlington Northern RR carry?

About 2,936 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NE Hazel Dell Ave over Burlington Northern RR?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns NE Hazel Dell Ave over Burlington Northern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.