US Bridges

I-5 Ramp over City Streets

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.8 N JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0007110I0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
672 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
13,703
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 Ramp over City Streets is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 Ramp over 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 13,703 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,911 by 2036. The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-5 Ramp
CrossesCity Streets
Location0.8 N JCT I-90
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.60431, -122.32694
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length672 ft (204.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,703 (2012)
Projected traffic22,911 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$8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 Ramp over City Streets built?

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

What condition is I-5 Ramp over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-5 Ramp over City Streets carry?

About 13,703 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-5 Ramp over City Streets?

The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 Ramp over City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.