US Bridges

E-N Ramp over I-5

Good

King County, Washington · 3.8 N JCT SR 900 · Structure no. 0007734D0000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
339 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,553
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E-N Ramp over I-5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E-N Ramp over I-5 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 12,553 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,989 by 2036. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE-N Ramp
CrossesI-5
Location3.8 N JCT SR 900
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.54911, -122.31386
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,553 (2012)
Projected traffic20,989 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$5.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is E-N Ramp over I-5 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 April 2023.

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

About 12,553 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns E-N Ramp over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.