US Bridges

NE 86th Avenue over Burnt Bridge Creek

Fair

Clark County, Washington · 0.3 M South of Burton RD · Structure no. 087102000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,610
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 86th Avenue over Burnt Bridge Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 86th Avenue over Burnt Bridge Creek in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,190 by 2037. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 86th Avenue
CrossesBurnt Bridge Creek
Location0.3 M South of Burton RD
RouteCity Street 86000
CountyClark County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.63486, -122.58497
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,610 (2017)
Projected traffic16,190 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 86th Avenue over Burnt Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 86th Avenue over Burnt Bridge Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NE 86th Avenue over Burnt Bridge Creek carry?

About 6,610 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NE 86th Avenue over Burnt Bridge Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns NE 86th Avenue over Burnt Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.