I-205
Carrying I-205 over ST JOHNS RD
3.4 N JCT SR 500, Clark, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I-205
The I-205 bridge in Clark, Washington carries I-205 over ST JOHNS RD. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 64.6 meters (212 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 37,053 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I-205 compares
Live comparison across Washington.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1973
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 64.6 m (212 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.5 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 37,053 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0009241L0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-205 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare I-205 against other structures in Clark and across Washington. Washington bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I-205?
I-205 in Clark, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-205 inspected?
I-205's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 37,053 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-205 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I-205?
I-205 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-205?
I-205 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I-205 and does age affect safety?
I-205 was built in 1973, making it 53 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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