SR 503 over Jim Creek
PoorCowlitz County, Washington · 8.2 N JCT SR 503 Spur · Structure no. 0002912A0000000
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 308 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,969
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 503 over Jim Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 503 over Jim Creek in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 3 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.
It carries about 1,969 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,656 by 2039. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 503 over Jim Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 503 over Jim Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 503 over Jim Creek carry?
About 1,969 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 503 over Jim Creek?
The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR 503 over Jim Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.