US Bridges

Lakeview Blvd over I-5

Good

King County, Washington · 2.5 N JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0006800C0000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,215 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeview Blvd over I-5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lakeview Blvd over I-5 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,236 by 2036. The structure is 1,215 ft (370.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLakeview Blvd
CrossesI-5
Location2.5 N JCT I-90
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.62524, -122.32903
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,215 ft (370.3 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2002)
Projected traffic12,236 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$37.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeview Blvd over I-5 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeview Blvd 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 Lakeview Blvd over I-5 carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lakeview Blvd over I-5?

The structure is 1,215 ft (370.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeview Blvd over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.