US Bridges

I-5 over Southcenter Blvd

Good

King County, Washington · 5.2 N JCT SR 516 · Structure no. 0007442A0000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106,282
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over Southcenter Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 over Southcenter Blvd in King County, Washington. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 60 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 106,282 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 173,197 by 2039. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5
CrossesSouthcenter Blvd
Location5.2 N JCT SR 516
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.46486, -122.26569
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,282 (2023)
Projected traffic173,197 by 2039
Trucks7%
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$4.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over Southcenter Blvd built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-5 over Southcenter Blvd 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-5 over Southcenter Blvd carry?

About 106,282 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over Southcenter Blvd?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over Southcenter Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.