US Bridges

Meridian RD over I-5

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 1.2 N JCT SR 510 · Structure no. 0008100D0000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,124
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian RD over I-5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridian RD over I-5 in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7,124 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,788 by 2036. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMeridian RD
CrossesI-5
Location1.2 N JCT SR 510
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.06606, -122.7415
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,124 (2002)
Projected traffic9,788 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$4.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meridian RD over I-5 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Meridian RD over I-5 carry?

About 7,124 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meridian RD over I-5?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian RD over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.