US Bridges

SR 508 over I-5

Good

Lewis County, Washington · JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0013015A0000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,290
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 508 over I-5 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 508 over I-5 in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 4,290 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,426 by 2039. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 508
CrossesI-5
LocationJCT I-5
RouteState Highway 508
Coordinates46.58367, -122.88903
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,290 (2023)
Projected traffic5,426 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 508 over I-5 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 508 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 508 over I-5 carry?

About 4,290 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 508 over I-5?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 508 over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.