US Bridges

W-N Ramp over Terrain

Good

King County, Washington · 5.5 N JCT SR 900 · Structure no. 0007741I0000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
410 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,951
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W-N Ramp over Terrain is a concrete continuous slab carrying W-N 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 5,951 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,950 by 2036. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW-N Ramp
CrossesTerrain
Location5.5 N JCT SR 900
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.57381, -122.31914
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,951 (2012)
Projected traffic9,950 by 2036
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$5.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W-N Ramp over Terrain built?

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

What condition is W-N 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does W-N Ramp over Terrain carry?

About 5,951 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W-N Ramp over Terrain?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W-N Ramp over Terrain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.