US Bridges

SR 523 / NE 145th over I-5

Good

King County, Washington · 0.9 E JCT SR 99 · Structure no. 0007270E0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,758
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 523 / NE 145th over I-5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 523 / NE 145th 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 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 26,758 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,753 by 2039. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 523 / NE 145th
CrossesI-5
Location0.9 E JCT SR 99
RouteState Highway 523
Coordinates47.73409, -122.32539
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,758 (2023)
Projected traffic42,753 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 523 / NE 145th over I-5 built?

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

What condition is SR 523 / NE 145th over I-5 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 523 / NE 145th over I-5 carry?

About 26,758 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 523 / NE 145th over I-5?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SR 523 / NE 145th over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.