US Bridges

I-5 over NE 99th ST

Fair

Clark County, Washington · 3.2 N JCT SR 500 · Structure no. 0014329A0000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,756
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over NE 99th ST is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 over NE 99th ST in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 33,756 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,406 by 2039. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5
CrossesNE 99th ST
Location3.2 N JCT SR 500
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates45.69255, -122.66143
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,756 (2023)
Projected traffic52,406 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$18 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over NE 99th ST built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 over NE 99th ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 over NE 99th ST carry?

About 33,756 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over NE 99th ST?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over NE 99th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.