Yesler Way over I-5
FairKing County, Washington · 0.6 N JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0007504E0000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 390 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2002 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yesler Way over I-5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Yesler Way over I-5 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1965, 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 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,110 by 2036. The structure is 390 ft (119 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yesler Way over I-5 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yesler Way 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Yesler Way over I-5 carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Yesler Way over I-5?
The structure is 390 ft (119 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Yesler Way over I-5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.