NE 45th ST over I-5
FairKing County, Washington · 1.3 N JCT SR 520 · Structure no. 0006111A0000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 241 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,856
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 45th ST over I-5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NE 45th ST over I-5 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 28,856 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,170 by 2036. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 45th ST over I-5 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 45th ST over I-5 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does NE 45th ST over I-5 carry?
About 28,856 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NE 45th ST over I-5?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns NE 45th ST over I-5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.