US Bridges

I-5 over NE 175th ST

Good

King County, Washington · 1.6 N JCT SR 523 · Structure no. 0007299B0000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82,639
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over NE 175th ST is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 over NE 175th ST in King County, Washington. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 82,639 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,342 by 2039. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5
CrossesNE 175th ST
Location1.6 N JCT SR 523
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.75575, -122.32981
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,639 (2023)
Projected traffic123,342 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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$4.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over NE 175th ST built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is I-5 over NE 175th ST 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-5 over NE 175th ST carry?

About 82,639 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over NE 175th ST?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over NE 175th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.