US Bridges

NE 119th Street over Curtain Creek

Good

Clark County, Washington · 0.5 Miles East of 87th Av · Structure no. 088748000000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,202
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 119th Street over Curtain Creek is a steel culvert carrying NE 119th Street over Curtain Creek in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,202 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNE 119th Street
CrossesCurtain Creek
Location0.5 Miles East of 87th Av
RouteCounty Highway 94100
Coordinates45.70773, -122.59012
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,202 (2022)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 119th Street over Curtain Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 119th Street over Curtain 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NE 119th Street over Curtain Creek carry?

About 15,202 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NE 119th Street over Curtain Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns NE 119th Street over Curtain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.