US Bridges

I-405 over May Creek

GoodPosted for load

King County, Washington · 1.8 N JCT SR 900 · Structure no. 0005347C0000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74,980
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-405 over May Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-405 over May Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 67 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 74,980 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,032 by 2039. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-405
CrossesMay Creek
Location1.8 N JCT SR 900
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates47.52797, -122.19776
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,980 (2023)
Projected traffic108,032 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-405 over May Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I-405 over May Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I-405 over May Creek carry?

About 74,980 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-405 over May Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I-405 over May Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.