US Bridges

N-W Ramp over SR 520

Good

King County, Washington · 3.7 N JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0007596F0000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,364
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N-W Ramp over SR 520 is a concrete continuous slab carrying N-W Ramp over SR 520 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1966, 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 8,364 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,664 by 2039. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesN-W Ramp
CrossesSR 520
Location3.7 N JCT I-90
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates47.63292, -122.18994
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 48 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,364 (2023)
Projected traffic12,664 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N-W Ramp over SR 520 built?

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

What condition is N-W Ramp 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 N-W Ramp over SR 520 carry?

About 8,364 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N-W Ramp over SR 520?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N-W Ramp over SR 520?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.