US Bridges

Headquarters RD over I-5

Good

Cowlitz County, Washington · 6.3 N JCT SR 4 · Structure no. 0009597E0000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
407 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
936
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Headquarters RD over I-5 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Headquarters RD over I-5 in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 936 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,337 by 2039. The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHeadquarters RD
CrossesI-5
Location6.3 N JCT SR 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.23381, -122.88831
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length407 ft (124.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic936 (2017)
Projected traffic1,337 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$11.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Headquarters RD over I-5 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Headquarters RD over I-5 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Headquarters RD over I-5 carry?

About 936 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Headquarters RD over I-5?

The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Headquarters RD over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.