US Bridges

I-5 over NE 155th ST

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.5 N JCT SR 523 · Structure no. 0007270C0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92,642
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over NE 155th ST is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 over NE 155th ST 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 92,642 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,271 by 2039. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5
CrossesNE 155th ST
Location0.5 N JCT SR 523
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.74099, -122.32872
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,642 (2023)
Projected traffic138,271 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$5.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over NE 155th ST built?

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

What condition is I-5 over NE 155th ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-5 over NE 155th ST carry?

About 92,642 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over NE 155th ST?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over NE 155th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.