US Bridges

SR 503 over Speelyai Creek

Good

Cowlitz County, Washington · 2.9 N Clark CO · Structure no. 0004146A0000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
865
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 503 over Speelyai Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 503 over Speelyai Creek in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 865 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesSR 503
CrossesSpeelyai Creek
Location2.9 N Clark CO
RouteState Highway 503
Coordinates45.98994, -122.36093
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic865 (2023)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 503 over Speelyai Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 503 over Speelyai 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 503 over Speelyai Creek carry?

About 865 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 503 over Speelyai Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 503 over Speelyai Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.