US Bridges

Eastlake Ave over I-5 Ramps

Good

King County, Washington · 2.4 N JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0006800G0000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,621
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastlake Ave over I-5 Ramps is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eastlake Ave over I-5 Ramps 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 14,621 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,049 by 2036. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEastlake Ave
CrossesI-5 Ramps
Location2.4 N JCT I-90
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.62586, -122.32924
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating87.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,621 (2002)
Projected traffic27,049 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 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$3.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastlake Ave over I-5 Ramps built?

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

What condition is Eastlake Ave over I-5 Ramps 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 Eastlake Ave over I-5 Ramps carry?

About 14,621 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eastlake Ave over I-5 Ramps?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Eastlake Ave over I-5 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.