US Bridges

NE Davis Road over 5th Plain Creek

Good

Clark County, Washington · 0.6M E Ward Road · Structure no. 089340000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,105
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Davis Road over 5th Plain Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Davis Road over 5th Plain Creek in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 3,105 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,495 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNE Davis Road
Crosses5th Plain Creek
Location0.6M E Ward Road
RouteCounty Highway 53100
Coordinates45.69953, -122.47201
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,105 (2019)
Projected traffic8,495 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Davis Road over 5th Plain Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Davis Road over 5th Plain 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does NE Davis Road over 5th Plain Creek carry?

About 3,105 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NE Davis Road over 5th Plain Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NE Davis Road over 5th Plain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.