US Bridges

Dearborn-N Ramp over I-5 Nbcd

Good

King County, Washington · 0.1 N JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0007565M0000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
749 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,516
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dearborn-N Ramp over I-5 Nbcd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dearborn-N Ramp over I-5 Nbcd 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 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 6,516 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,895 by 2036. The structure is 749 ft (228.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDearborn-N Ramp
CrossesI-5 Nbcd
Location0.1 N JCT I-90
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.59461, -122.31883
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 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 rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length749 ft (228.3 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,516 (2012)
Projected traffic10,895 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$8.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dearborn-N Ramp over I-5 Nbcd built?

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

What condition is Dearborn-N Ramp over I-5 Nbcd 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 Dearborn-N Ramp over I-5 Nbcd carry?

About 6,516 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dearborn-N Ramp over I-5 Nbcd?

The structure is 749 ft (228.3 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dearborn-N Ramp over I-5 Nbcd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.