US Bridges

Lake Washington Bv over I-405

Fair

King County, Washington · 3.8 N JCT SR 900 · Structure no. 0007623B0000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,937
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Washington Bv over I-405 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lake Washington Bv over I-405 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 60 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 5 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 3,937 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesLake Washington Bv
CrossesI-405
Location3.8 N JCT SR 900
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.557, -122.19033
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,937 (2012)
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Washington Bv over I-405 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Lake Washington Bv over I-405 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Washington Bv over I-405 carry?

About 3,937 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lake Washington Bv over I-405?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Washington Bv over I-405?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.