US Bridges

NW 26th Avenue over RR Tracks at Port

Good

Clark County, Washington · 0.1 M S of Lower River RD · Structure no. 087113000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
734 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 26th Avenue over RR Tracks at Port is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 26th Avenue over RR Tracks at Port in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2039. The structure is 734 ft (223.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 26th Avenue
CrossesRR Tracks at Port
Location0.1 M S of Lower River RD
RouteCity Street 1351
CountyClark County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.63798, -122.69978
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length734 ft (223.7 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2017)
Projected traffic350 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$26.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 26th Avenue over RR Tracks at Port built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 26th Avenue over RR Tracks at Port 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 NW 26th Avenue over RR Tracks at Port carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is NW 26th Avenue over RR Tracks at Port?

The structure is 734 ft (223.7 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns NW 26th Avenue over RR Tracks at Port?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.