US Bridges

I-5 over Dearborn ST

Good

King County, Washington · 0.1 N JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0007565G0000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71,171
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over Dearborn ST is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 over Dearborn ST in King County, Washington. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 71,171 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,465 by 2039. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5
CrossesDearborn ST
Location0.1 N JCT I-90
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.59553, -122.32053
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,171 (2023)
Projected traffic103,465 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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$6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over Dearborn ST built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-5 over Dearborn ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 over Dearborn ST carry?

About 71,171 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over Dearborn ST?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over Dearborn ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.