172nd Ave over China Ditch
PoorPosted for loadClark County, Washington · 0.1 Miles West of NE Ward · Structure no. 088146000000000
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,790
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
172nd Ave over China Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 172nd Ave 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 62 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 172nd Ave over China Ditch built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is 172nd Ave over China Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does 172nd Ave over China Ditch carry?
About 1,790 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 172nd Ave over China Ditch?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns 172nd Ave over China Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.