US Bridges

I-5 over Lacamas CR Drews Pr RD

PoorPosted for load

Lewis County, Washington · 0.4 N JCT SR 506 · Structure no. 0004375A0000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,041
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over Lacamas CR Drews Pr RD is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-5 over Lacamas CR Drews Pr RD in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 72 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21,041 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,151 by 2039. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5
CrossesLacamas CR Drews Pr RD
Location0.4 N JCT SR 506
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates46.44525, -122.88767
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,041 (2023)
Projected traffic28,151 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over Lacamas CR Drews Pr RD built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is I-5 over Lacamas CR Drews Pr RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does I-5 over Lacamas CR Drews Pr RD carry?

About 21,041 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over Lacamas CR Drews Pr RD?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over Lacamas CR Drews Pr RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.