US Bridges

Pacific Ave North over Bnrr

Fair

Cowlitz County, Washington · 0.75 SW I-5 Exit 42 · Structure no. 086836000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pacific Ave North over Bnrr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pacific Ave North over Bnrr in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPacific Ave North
CrossesBnrr
Location0.75 SW I-5 Exit 42
RouteCounty Highway 52030
Coordinates46.17667, -122.90444
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2019)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pacific Ave North over Bnrr built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pacific Ave North over Bnrr 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 Pacific Ave North over Bnrr carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pacific Ave North over Bnrr?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pacific Ave North over Bnrr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.