US Bridges

Spring ST Ramp over I-5 SB Col

Fair

King County, Washington · 1.1 N JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0007110J0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,032
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring ST Ramp over I-5 SB Col is a concrete continuous slab carrying Spring ST Ramp over I-5 SB Col 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 14,032 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,462 by 2036. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpring ST Ramp
CrossesI-5 SB Col
Location1.1 N JCT I-90
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.60767, -122.33119
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,032 (2012)
Projected traffic23,462 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$2.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring ST Ramp over I-5 SB Col built?

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

What condition is Spring ST Ramp over I-5 SB Col 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Spring ST Ramp over I-5 SB Col carry?

About 14,032 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spring ST Ramp over I-5 SB Col?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Spring ST Ramp over I-5 SB Col?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.