US Bridges

I-5 Nbcd over Dearborn ST

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.1 N JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0007565I0000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,967
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 Nbcd over Dearborn ST is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 Nbcd over Dearborn ST 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 20,967 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,057 by 2036. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-5 Nbcd
CrossesDearborn ST
Location0.1 N JCT I-90
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.59553, -122.31975
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,967 (2012)
Projected traffic35,057 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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$4.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 Nbcd over Dearborn ST built?

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

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

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

About 20,967 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-5 Nbcd over Dearborn ST?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 Nbcd over Dearborn ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.