US Bridges

I-5 over Denny Way-Lakeview V

Fair

King County, Washington · 2.9 N JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0006800A0000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
7,077 ft
53 main spans
Daily traffic
92,513
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over Denny Way-Lakeview V is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 over Denny Way-Lakeview V 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 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 92,513 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 134,491 by 2039. The structure is 7,077 ft (2,157.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5
CrossesDenny Way-Lakeview V
Location2.9 N JCT I-90
RouteInterstate 5
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.61856, -122.32866
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans53 (+32 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length7,077 ft (2,157.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,513 (2023)
Projected traffic134,491 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$208.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over Denny Way-Lakeview V built?

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

What condition is I-5 over Denny Way-Lakeview V 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-5 over Denny Way-Lakeview V carry?

About 92,513 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over Denny Way-Lakeview V?

The structure is 7,077 ft (2,157.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over Denny Way-Lakeview V?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.