US Bridges

Ramp 45th to I-5 N over Ramp NB I-5 to 50th

Good

King County, Washington · 1.4 N JCT SR 520 · Structure no. 0006304A0000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,276
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp 45th to I-5 N over Ramp NB I-5 to 50th is a concrete slab carrying Ramp 45th to I-5 N over Ramp NB I-5 to 50th in King County, Washington. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 10,276 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,938 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp 45th to I-5 N
CrossesRamp NB I-5 to 50th
Location1.4 N JCT SR 520
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.6625, -122.32114
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,276 (2023)
Projected traffic14,938 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$631,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp 45th to I-5 N over Ramp NB I-5 to 50th built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp 45th to I-5 N over Ramp NB I-5 to 50th 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp 45th to I-5 N over Ramp NB I-5 to 50th carry?

About 10,276 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp 45th to I-5 N over Ramp NB I-5 to 50th?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 45th to I-5 N over Ramp NB I-5 to 50th?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.