I-5 over Elm ST
FairCowlitz County, Washington · 8.8 N JCT SR 503 · Structure no. 0008287A0000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34,170
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-5 over Elm ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 over Elm ST in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 34,170 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,466 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-5 over Elm ST built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-5 over Elm ST in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does I-5 over Elm ST carry?
About 34,170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I-5 over Elm ST?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns I-5 over Elm ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.