US Bridges

I-5 Ramp over Terrain

FairPosted for load

King County, Washington · 5.5 N JCT SR 900 · Structure no. 0007741S0000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,855
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 Ramp over Terrain is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,855 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,790 by 2036. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-5 Ramp
CrossesTerrain
Location5.5 N JCT SR 900
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.57153, -122.32434
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,855 (2012)
Projected traffic9,790 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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$2.8 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 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 November 2024.

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

About 5,855 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-5 Ramp over Terrain?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 Ramp over Terrain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.