US Bridges

I-405 over SR 520

Good

King County, Washington · 3.7 N JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0007596C0000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
67,108
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-405 over SR 520 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-405 over SR 520 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 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 67,108 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,460 by 2039. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-405
CrossesSR 520
Location3.7 N JCT I-90
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates47.63191, -122.18782
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,108 (2023)
Projected traffic105,460 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$8.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-405 over SR 520 built?

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

What condition is I-405 over SR 520 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-405 over SR 520 carry?

About 67,108 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-405 over SR 520?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns I-405 over SR 520?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.