I-5 over Cowlitz River

Poor Condition73 years old21,828 vehicles/day

Location

StateWashington
CountyLewis
Location2.0 N Cowlitz Co
CarriesI-5
CrossesCowlitz River
Coordinates46.41287, -122.89000

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length759.8 ft (231.6 m)
Max Span240.2 ft (73.2 m)
Deck Width33.5 ft (10.2 m)
Deck Area2362.3 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1953

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic21,828 (2023)
Truck Traffic21%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number0004367B0000000

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