US Bridges

N-Seneca Ramp over I-5 SB & City Streets

Fair

King County, Washington · 1.0 N JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0007110H0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
971 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
9,991
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N-Seneca Ramp over I-5 SB & City Streets is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N-Seneca Ramp over I-5 SB & City Streets in King County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 9,991 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,705 by 2036. The structure is 971 ft (296.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN-Seneca Ramp
CrossesI-5 SB & City Streets
Location1.0 N JCT I-90
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.60642, -122.32931
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length971 ft (296.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,991 (2012)
Projected traffic16,705 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$10.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N-Seneca Ramp over I-5 SB & City Streets built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is N-Seneca Ramp over I-5 SB & City Streets 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 N-Seneca Ramp over I-5 SB & City Streets carry?

About 9,991 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N-Seneca Ramp over I-5 SB & City Streets?

The structure is 971 ft (296.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N-Seneca Ramp over I-5 SB & City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.