NE Ward Road over China Ditch
FairClark County, Washington · 0.1 Miled East of 172nd a · Structure no. 088145000000000
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,460
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE Ward Road over China Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NE Ward Road over China Ditch in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 10,460 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE Ward Road over China Ditch built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE Ward Road over China Ditch 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 Ward Road over China Ditch carry?
About 10,460 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NE Ward Road over China Ditch?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns NE Ward Road over China Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.