US Bridges

Olive Way over I-5

Good

King County, Washington · 1.7 N JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0006635A0000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,759
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive Way over I-5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Olive Way over I-5 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 10,759 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,214 by 2036. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOlive Way
CrossesI-5
Location1.7 N JCT I-90
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.61594, -122.32961
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,759 (2012)
Projected traffic17,214 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$4.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Olive Way over I-5 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olive Way over I-5 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Olive Way over I-5 carry?

About 10,759 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Olive Way over I-5?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Olive Way over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.