US Bridges

SR 504 over Toutle River

Good

Cowlitz County, Washington · 11.0 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0012129A0000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
540 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,013
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 504 over Toutle River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 504 over Toutle River in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 1,013 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2039. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 504
CrossesToutle River
Location11.0 E JCT I-5
RouteState Highway 504
Coordinates46.32969, -122.72599
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length540 ft (164.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,013 (2023)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$10.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 504 over Toutle River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 504 over Toutle River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 504 over Toutle River carry?

About 1,013 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 504 over Toutle River?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 504 over Toutle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.