US Bridges

N-W Ramp over I-5

Good

King County, Washington · JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0007565A0000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,282 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,190
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N-W Ramp over I-5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying N-W Ramp over I-5 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 2,190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,662 by 2036. The structure is 1,282 ft (390.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN-W Ramp
CrossesI-5
LocationJCT I-90
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.59086, -122.32081
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,282 ft (390.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,190 (2012)
Projected traffic3,662 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$16.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N-W Ramp over I-5 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is N-W Ramp over I-5 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N-W Ramp over I-5 carry?

About 2,190 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N-W Ramp over I-5?

The structure is 1,282 ft (390.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N-W Ramp over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.