US Bridges

I-405 S-W Ramp over Northup Way

Good

King County, Washington · 0.1 N JCT SR 520 · Structure no. 0007596G0000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,907
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-405 S-W Ramp over Northup Way is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-405 S-W Ramp over Northup Way 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 9,907 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,568 by 2039. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-405 S-W Ramp
CrossesNorthup Way
Location0.1 N JCT SR 520
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates47.6341, -122.18821
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 inspectionJuly 2021
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,907 (2023)
Projected traffic15,568 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-405 S-W Ramp over Northup Way built?

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

What condition is I-405 S-W Ramp over Northup Way 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does I-405 S-W Ramp over Northup Way carry?

About 9,907 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-405 S-W Ramp over Northup Way?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I-405 S-W Ramp over Northup Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.