US Bridges

NE 130th ST over I-5

Fair

King County, Washington · 3.1 N JCT SR 522 · Structure no. 0007270B0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,062
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 130th ST over I-5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NE 130th ST 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 20,062 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,099 by 2036. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 130th ST
CrossesI-5
Location3.1 N JCT SR 522
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.72314, -122.32483
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,062 (2012)
Projected traffic32,099 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 130th ST over I-5 built?

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

What condition is NE 130th ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NE 130th ST over I-5 carry?

About 20,062 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 130th ST over I-5?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns NE 130th ST over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.