US Bridges

I-5 S-W N-W Ramps over Airport Way

Good

King County, Washington · 4.1 N JCT SR 900 · Structure no. 0007930B0000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
636 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
12,879
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 S-W N-W Ramps over Airport Way is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 S-W N-W Ramps over Airport 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 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 12,879 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,534 by 2036. The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-5 S-W N-W Ramps
CrossesAirport Way
Location4.1 N JCT SR 900
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.551, -122.32042
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length636 ft (193.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,879 (2012)
Projected traffic21,534 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$14.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 S-W N-W Ramps over Airport Way built?

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

What condition is I-5 S-W N-W Ramps over Airport Way 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-5 S-W N-W Ramps over Airport Way carry?

About 12,879 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-5 S-W N-W Ramps over Airport Way?

The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 S-W N-W Ramps over Airport Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.