US Bridges

SR 504 over N Fk Toutle River

Poor

Cowlitz County, Washington · 2.6 E JCT SR 505 · Structure no. 0007631A0000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
493 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
955
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 504 over N Fk Toutle River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 504 over N Fk Toutle River in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4 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 955 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,309 by 2039. The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 504
CrossesN Fk Toutle River
Location2.6 E JCT SR 505
RouteState Highway 504
Coordinates46.36714, -122.62925
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length493 ft (150.3 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic955 (2023)
Projected traffic1,309 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 504 over N Fk Toutle River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 504 over N Fk Toutle River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 504 over N Fk Toutle River carry?

About 955 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 504 over N Fk Toutle River?

The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 504 over N Fk Toutle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.