US Bridges

I-405 over Green River

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.9 N JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0007249B0000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77,251
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-405 over Green River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-405 over Green River in King County, Washington. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 77,251 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,423 by 2039. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-405
CrossesGreen River
Location0.9 N JCT I-5
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates47.46261, -122.24914
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.9 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,251 (2023)
Projected traffic112,423 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$17.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-405 over Green River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-405 over Green River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-405 over Green River carry?

About 77,251 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-405 over Green River?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns I-405 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.