US Bridges

N-85th Ramp over I-5

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.7 N JCT SR 522 · Structure no. 0007156D0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
416 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,701
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N-85th Ramp over I-5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N-85th Ramp over I-5 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 13,701 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,922 by 2036. The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN-85th Ramp
CrossesI-5
Location0.7 N JCT SR 522
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.68992, -122.32853
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length416 ft (126.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,701 (2012)
Projected traffic21,922 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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$8.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N-85th Ramp over I-5 built?

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

What condition is N-85th Ramp over I-5 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N-85th Ramp over I-5 carry?

About 13,701 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N-85th Ramp over I-5?

The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns N-85th Ramp over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.