US Bridges

I-405 over North Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 0.6 N JCT SR 522 · Structure no. 0008375B0000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,889
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-405 over North Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-405 over North Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 57 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 55,889 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,132 by 2039. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-405
CrossesNorth Creek
Location0.6 N JCT SR 522
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates47.76644, -122.18803
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width148 ft (45 m)
Roadway width144 ft (44 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,889 (2023)
Projected traffic82,132 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-405 over North Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I-405 over North Creek 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 I-405 over North Creek carry?

About 55,889 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-405 over North Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns I-405 over North Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.