US Bridges

SR 432 over 3rd Ave / SR 411

Good

Cowlitz County, Washington · 1.5 E JCT SR 433 · Structure no. 0006697A0000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
299 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,598
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 432 over 3rd Ave / SR 411 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 432 over 3rd Ave / SR 411 in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 8,598 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,066 by 2039. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 432
Crosses3rd Ave / SR 411
Location1.5 E JCT SR 433
RouteState Highway 432
CountyCowlitz County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.12304, -122.92658
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,598 (2023)
Projected traffic11,066 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$6.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 432 over 3rd Ave / SR 411 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 432 over 3rd Ave / SR 411 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 432 over 3rd Ave / SR 411 carry?

About 8,598 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 432 over 3rd Ave / SR 411?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 432 over 3rd Ave / SR 411?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.