US Bridges

I-5 over Terrain

Fair

King County, Washington · 4.5 N JCT SR 900 · Structure no. 0007816A0000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
901 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
96,847
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over Terrain is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 over Terrain in King County, Washington. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 96,847 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,629 by 2039. The structure is 901 ft (274.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5
CrossesTerrain
Location4.5 N JCT SR 900
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.56056, -122.32128
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 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length901 ft (274.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,847 (2023)
Projected traffic144,629 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$34.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over Terrain built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-5 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 over Terrain carry?

About 96,847 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over Terrain?

The structure is 901 ft (274.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over Terrain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.