US Bridges

I-5 over N-103rd Exp Ramp

Fair

King County, Washington · 1.5 N JCT SR 522 · Structure no. 0007156F0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84,693
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over N-103rd Exp Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 over N-103rd Exp Ramp 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 84,693 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,407 by 2039. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-5
CrossesN-103rd Exp Ramp
Location1.5 N JCT SR 522
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.70181, -122.3293
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,693 (2023)
Projected traffic126,407 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$4.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over N-103rd Exp Ramp built?

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

What condition is I-5 over N-103rd Exp Ramp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 over N-103rd Exp Ramp carry?

About 84,693 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over N-103rd Exp Ramp?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over N-103rd Exp Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.