Restricted bridges

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Sign for load-restricted bridge.

Bridge weight limit sign

Washington law, RCW 46.44.080, RCW 46.61.450, and RCW 47.48.010, gives counties and cities authority to restrict loads on bridges based on load rating evaluations and other engineering studies.

The majority of Clark County's bridges are more than 50 years old and were not designed or built to meet the current demands on the transportation system.

Load restrictions slow the deterioration of bridges, protect the public's investment in transportation infrastructure and provide safe travel across bridges.

Load restrictions consider a truck's weight, in tons, and how that weight is distributed over its axles. In addition, restrictions also can be placed for the height of trucks. Generally, load restrictions do not impact typical passenger vehicles from traveling on restricted bridges.

Clark County Public Works coordinates with fire districts in the county so they are aware of load-restricted bridges.

 Information about height and load restricted bridges:

The following are the load restricted bridges and alternate routes:

Clark County Public Works will continue evaluating its bridges to ensure they comply with federal requirements. Bridges with load restrictions are prioritized for repair or replacement with the goal of removing load restrictions.

Any additional load restrictions will be posted on this webpage.