US Bridges

Pacific Avenue N. over BNSF Railroad

Good

Cowlitz County, Washington · 1.15 SW I-5 Exit 42 · Structure no. 089384000000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pacific Avenue N. over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pacific Avenue N. over BNSF Railroad in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPacific Avenue N.
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location1.15 SW I-5 Exit 42
RouteCounty Highway 52030
CountyCowlitz County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.17389, -122.90722
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2019)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pacific Avenue N. over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pacific Avenue N. over BNSF Railroad 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 Pacific Avenue N. over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pacific Avenue N. over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pacific Avenue N. over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.