US Bridges

61st Ave S over I-405

Good

King County, Washington · 0.3 N JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0006968A0000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

61st Ave S over I-405 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 61st Ave S over I-405 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,368 by 2036. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Carries61st Ave S
CrossesI-405
Location0.3 N JCT I-5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.46297, -122.25822
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2012)
Projected traffic47,368 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$6.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 61st Ave S over I-405 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is 61st Ave S over I-405 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 2024.

How much traffic does 61st Ave S over I-405 carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 61st Ave S over I-405?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns 61st Ave S over I-405?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.