Powell Rd over I-5
Cowlitz County, Washington · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Powell Rd over I-5 in Cowlitz County, Washington, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 771 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 75 of the 161 inventoried bridges in Cowlitz County rated good (46.6%); 6 (3.7%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 360 ft |
| Location | 9.3 N Jct SR 4 |
| NBI structure number | 0009580C0000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Washington department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Cowlitz County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-5 over Bn Ry | 1972 | 37,599 | Fair |
| I-5 over Kalama River | 1971 | 37,279 | Good |
| I-5 over Kalama River | 1970 | 37,279 | Good |
| I-5 over Owl Creek | 1972 | 36,932 | Good |
| I-5 over Owl Creek | 1972 | 36,932 | Good |
| I-5 over Todd Rd | 1971 | 35,483 | Good |
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