US Bridges

N 85th to SB I-5 over I-5 SB Ramp to NE 80th

Good

King County, Washington · 0.7 N JCT SR 522 · Structure no. 0007156E0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,194
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 85th to SB I-5 over I-5 SB Ramp to NE 80th is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying N 85th to SB I-5 over I-5 SB Ramp to NE 80th 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,194 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,662 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN 85th to SB I-5
CrossesI-5 SB Ramp to NE 80th
Location0.7 N JCT SR 522
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.69019, -122.32978
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,194 (2022)
Projected traffic10,662 by 2039
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$884,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N 85th to SB I-5 over I-5 SB Ramp to NE 80th built?

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

What condition is N 85th to SB I-5 over I-5 SB Ramp to NE 80th in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does N 85th to SB I-5 over I-5 SB Ramp to NE 80th carry?

About 7,194 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N 85th to SB I-5 over I-5 SB Ramp to NE 80th?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N 85th to SB I-5 over I-5 SB Ramp to NE 80th?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.