US Bridges

I-5 Sbcd over Terrain

Fair

King County, Washington · JCT I-90 · Structure no. 0007686D0000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
729 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
24,462
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 Sbcd over Terrain is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-5 Sbcd over Terrain in King County, Washington. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 24,462 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,900 by 2036. The structure is 729 ft (222.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5 Sbcd
CrossesTerrain
LocationJCT I-90
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.59108, -122.32145
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans17
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length729 ft (222.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,462 (2012)
Projected traffic40,900 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$19.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 Sbcd over Terrain built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 Sbcd over Terrain 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 Sbcd over Terrain carry?

About 24,462 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-5 Sbcd over Terrain?

The structure is 729 ft (222.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 Sbcd over Terrain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.