US Bridges

SR 599 over I-5 (sb Lanes Only)

Good

King County, Washington · JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0007618F0000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
301 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,948
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 599 over I-5 (sb Lanes Only) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 599 over I-5 (sb Lanes Only) 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 18,948 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,383 by 2039. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 599
CrossesI-5 (sb Lanes Only)
LocationJCT I-5
RouteState Highway 599
Coordinates47.483, -122.27214
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,948 (2023)
Projected traffic29,383 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 599 over I-5 (sb Lanes Only) built?

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

What condition is SR 599 over I-5 (sb Lanes Only) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 599 over I-5 (sb Lanes Only) carry?

About 18,948 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 599 over I-5 (sb Lanes Only)?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 599 over I-5 (sb Lanes Only)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.