US Bridges

I-5 Express Lanes over James & Cherry Streets

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.8 N JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0007110K0000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
672 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
19,438
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 Express Lanes over James & Cherry Streets is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 Express Lanes over James & Cherry Streets in King County, Washington. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 19,438 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,430 by 2039. The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 Express Lanes
CrossesJames & Cherry Streets
Location0.8 N JCT I-90
RouteInterstate 5
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.60414, -122.32739
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length672 ft (204.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,438 (2023)
Projected traffic32,430 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Express Lanes over James & Cherry Streets built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-5 Express Lanes over James & Cherry 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 I-5 Express Lanes over James & Cherry Streets carry?

About 19,438 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-5 Express Lanes over James & Cherry Streets?

The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 Express Lanes over James & Cherry Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.