US Bridges

N-W Ramp over I-405 E-N S-N Ramps

Fair

King County, Washington · 5.2 N JCT SR 516 · Structure no. 0007401H0000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,607
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N-W Ramp over I-405 E-N S-N Ramps is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N-W Ramp over I-405 E-N S-N Ramps in King County, Washington. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 12,607 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,166 by 2039. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN-W Ramp
CrossesI-405 E-N S-N Ramps
Location5.2 N JCT SR 516
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.46181, -122.26278
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,607 (2022)
Projected traffic19,166 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N-W Ramp over I-405 E-N S-N Ramps built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is N-W Ramp over I-405 E-N S-N Ramps 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N-W Ramp over I-405 E-N S-N Ramps carry?

About 12,607 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N-W Ramp over I-405 E-N S-N Ramps?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns N-W Ramp over I-405 E-N S-N Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.