US Bridges

NE 185th ST over I-5

Fair

King County, Washington · 2.1 N JCT SR 523 · Structure no. 0007299C0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,704
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 185th ST over I-5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NE 185th 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 9,704 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,255 by 2036. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 185th ST
CrossesI-5
Location2.1 N JCT SR 523
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.76325, -122.32431
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 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 width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,704 (2010)
Projected traffic15,255 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$7.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 185th ST over I-5 built?

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

What condition is NE 185th 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NE 185th ST over I-5 carry?

About 9,704 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 185th ST 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 60 ft wide.

Who owns NE 185th ST over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.