US Bridges

I-405 over N-W Ramp

Good

King County, Washington · 3.6 N JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0007596A0000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83,247
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-405 over N-W Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-405 over N-W Ramp in King County, Washington. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 83,247 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,914 by 2039. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-405
CrossesN-W Ramp
Location3.6 N JCT I-90
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates47.62978, -122.18833
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,247 (2023)
Projected traffic123,914 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
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$8.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-405 over N-W Ramp built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I-405 over N-W Ramp 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-405 over N-W Ramp carry?

About 83,247 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-405 over N-W Ramp?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns I-405 over N-W Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.