US Bridges

NE Salmon Creek Av over Salmon Creek

Good

Clark County, Washington · 0.2 S of 134th ST · Structure no. 087721000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,457
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Salmon Creek Av over Salmon Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Salmon Creek Av over Salmon Creek in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,457 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNE Salmon Creek Av
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location0.2 S of 134th ST
RouteCounty Highway 94130
Coordinates45.71705, -122.63832
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,457 (2023)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$5.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Salmon Creek Av over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Salmon Creek Av over Salmon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NE Salmon Creek Av over Salmon Creek carry?

About 5,457 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NE Salmon Creek Av over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns NE Salmon Creek Av over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.