US Bridges

I-5 Ramp over Terrain

Good

King County, Washington · 5.4 N JCT SR 900 · Structure no. 0007741F0000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
872 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
4,018
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 Ramp over Terrain is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-5 Ramp 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 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 4,018 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,943 by 2038. The structure is 872 ft (265.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-5 Ramp
CrossesTerrain
Location5.4 N JCT SR 900
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.5707, -122.31965
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length872 ft (265.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,018 (2012)
Projected traffic6,943 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$12.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 Ramp over Terrain built?

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

What condition is I-5 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 February 2024.

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

About 4,018 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-5 Ramp over Terrain?

The structure is 872 ft (265.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 Ramp over Terrain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.