US Bridges

I-5 over N-W Ramp

Fair

King County, Washington · 3.9 N JCT SR 900 · Structure no. 0007734A0000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
469 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
96,847
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over N-W Ramp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 over N-W Ramp in King County, Washington. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 96,847 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,629 by 2039. The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-5
CrossesN-W Ramp
Location3.9 N JCT SR 900
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.55167, -122.31708
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length469 ft (143 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,847 (2023)
Projected traffic144,629 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$18 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over N-W Ramp built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-5 over N-W Ramp 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 over N-W Ramp carry?

About 96,847 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over N-W Ramp?

The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over N-W Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.