US Bridges

I-5 P1 15559 Ramp over I-5 Hov Lane

Fair

King County, Washington · 1.5 N JCT I-405 · Structure no. 0007618B0000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
532 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
37,896
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 P1 15559 Ramp over I-5 Hov Lane is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 P1 15559 Ramp over I-5 Hov Lane in King County, Washington. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 37,896 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,767 by 2039. The structure is 532 ft (162.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI-5 P1 15559 Ramp
CrossesI-5 Hov Lane
Location1.5 N JCT I-405
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates47.48194, -122.27103
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length532 ft (162.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,896 (2023)
Projected traffic58,767 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 P1 15559 Ramp over I-5 Hov Lane built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-5 P1 15559 Ramp over I-5 Hov Lane 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 P1 15559 Ramp over I-5 Hov Lane carry?

About 37,896 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-5 P1 15559 Ramp over I-5 Hov Lane?

The structure is 532 ft (162.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 P1 15559 Ramp over I-5 Hov Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.