US Bridges

SR 506 over I-5

Good

Lewis County, Washington · JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0005679A0000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,070
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 506 over I-5 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 506 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 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 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,801 by 2039. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 506
CrossesI-5
LocationJCT I-5
RouteState Highway 506
Coordinates46.43958, -122.88888
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,070 (2023)
Projected traffic1,801 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 506 over I-5 built?

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

What condition is SR 506 over I-5 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 506 over I-5 carry?

About 1,070 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 506 over I-5?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 506 over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.