US Bridges

I-405 over N-W Ramp

Fair

King County, Washington · 3.6 N JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0007596B0000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 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 1966 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 83,247 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,914 by 2039. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 71 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
Coordinates47.63006, -122.18861
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,247 (2023)
Projected traffic123,914 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
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$6.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-405 over N-W Ramp 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 April 2024.

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 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-405 over N-W Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.