US Bridges

I-5 over Terrain

Good

King County, Washington · 3.9 N JCT SR 900 · Structure no. 0008568A0000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
391 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,737
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over Terrain is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 over Terrain in King County, Washington. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,737 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,920 by 2036. The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-5
CrossesTerrain
Location3.9 N JCT SR 900
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.54486, -122.30606
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length391 ft (119.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,737 (2012)
Projected traffic7,920 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$5.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over Terrain built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-5 over Terrain carry?

About 4,737 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over Terrain?

The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over Terrain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.