US Bridges

I-5 over Dillenbaugh Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 6.8 N JCT SR 508 · Structure no. 0011430A0000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
32,739
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over Dillenbaugh Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-5 over Dillenbaugh Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 73 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 32,739 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,618 by 2039. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5
CrossesDillenbaugh Creek
Location6.8 N JCT SR 508
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates46.65874, -122.97792
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,739 (2023)
Projected traffic42,618 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over Dillenbaugh Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is I-5 over Dillenbaugh Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 over Dillenbaugh Creek carry?

About 32,739 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over Dillenbaugh Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over Dillenbaugh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.