US Bridges

13th ST Rice over I-5

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 5.5 N JCT SR 508 · Structure no. 0005668A0000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,901
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th ST Rice over I-5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13th ST Rice over I-5 in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 5,901 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,025 by 2036. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries13th ST Rice
CrossesI-5
Location5.5 N JCT SR 508
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLewis County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.64576, -122.95928
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,901 (2012)
Projected traffic8,025 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 13th ST Rice over I-5 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th ST Rice over I-5 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 13th ST Rice over I-5 carry?

About 5,901 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 13th ST Rice over I-5?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 13th ST Rice over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.