US Bridges

I-405 over Terrain

Good

King County, Washington · 8.7 N JCT SR 520 · Structure no. 0008382E0000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
433 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,582
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-405 over Terrain is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-405 over Terrain in King County, Washington. It was built in 1968, 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 10,582 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,092 by 2039. The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-405
CrossesTerrain
Location8.7 N JCT SR 520
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates47.75745, -122.18481
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length433 ft (132 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,582 (2023)
Projected traffic16,092 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-405 over Terrain built?

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

What condition is I-405 over Terrain 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-405 over Terrain carry?

About 10,582 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-405 over Terrain?

The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-405 over Terrain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.