US Bridges

I-5 SB Off Ramp over S-E Ramp to Columbia Way

Fair

King County, Washington · 5.6 N JCT SR 900 · Structure no. 0007741P0000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,422 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
24,104
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 SB Off Ramp over S-E Ramp to Columbia Way is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 SB Off Ramp over S-E Ramp to Columbia Way 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 24,104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,302 by 2036. The structure is 1,422 ft (433.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-5 SB Off Ramp
CrossesS-E Ramp to Columbia Way
Location5.6 N JCT SR 900
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.57428, -122.32017
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,422 ft (433.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,104 (2012)
Projected traffic40,302 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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$16.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 SB Off Ramp over S-E Ramp to Columbia Way built?

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

What condition is I-5 SB Off Ramp over S-E Ramp to Columbia Way 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 SB Off Ramp over S-E Ramp to Columbia Way carry?

About 24,104 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-5 SB Off Ramp over S-E Ramp to Columbia Way?

The structure is 1,422 ft (433.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 SB Off Ramp over S-E Ramp to Columbia Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.