US Bridges

I-5 Nbcd Ramp over Terrain

Good

King County, Washington · JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0007686C0000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,483
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 Nbcd Ramp over Terrain is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-5 Nbcd Ramp over Terrain in King County, Washington. It was built in 1965, 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 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 40,483 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,688 by 2036. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-5 Nbcd Ramp
CrossesTerrain
LocationJCT I-90
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.58878, -122.32017
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,483 (2012)
Projected traffic67,688 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 Nbcd Ramp over Terrain built?

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

What condition is I-5 Nbcd Ramp over Terrain 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 Nbcd Ramp over Terrain carry?

About 40,483 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-5 Nbcd Ramp over Terrain?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 Nbcd Ramp over Terrain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.