US Bridges

SR 504 over N Fk Toutle River

Good

Cowlitz County, Washington · 0.1 E JCT SR 504 SP · Structure no. 0013399A0000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,140 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
709
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 504 over N Fk Toutle River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 504 over N Fk Toutle River in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 709 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 971 by 2039. The structure is 1,140 ft (347.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 504
CrossesN Fk Toutle River
Location0.1 E JCT SR 504 SP
RouteState Highway 504
Coordinates46.37, -122.57292
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,140 ft (347.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2023)
Projected traffic971 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$18.4 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 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 504 over N Fk 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 July 2023.

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

About 709 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 504 over N Fk Toutle River?

The structure is 1,140 ft (347.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 504 over N Fk Toutle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.