US Bridges

I-5 over Sdot Maintenance Yard

Good

King County, Washington · JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0007565N0000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
459 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,510
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over Sdot Maintenance Yard is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 over Sdot Maintenance Yard 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 2,510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,197 by 2036. The structure is 459 ft (139.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-5
CrossesSdot Maintenance Yard
LocationJCT I-90
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.59456, -122.32114
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length459 ft (139.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,510 (2012)
Projected traffic4,197 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over Sdot Maintenance Yard built?

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

What condition is I-5 over Sdot Maintenance Yard 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-5 over Sdot Maintenance Yard carry?

About 2,510 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over Sdot Maintenance Yard?

The structure is 459 ft (139.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over Sdot Maintenance Yard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.