US Bridges

I-405 over Pedestrian Trail

Good

King County, Washington · 5.2 N JCT SR 520 · Structure no. 0008615C0000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85,426
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-405 over Pedestrian Trail is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-405 over Pedestrian Trail in King County, Washington. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 55 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 85,426 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,261 by 2039. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-405
CrossesPedestrian Trail
Location5.2 N JCT SR 520
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates47.70568, -122.18019
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,426 (2023)
Projected traffic129,261 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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$9.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-405 over Pedestrian Trail built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-405 over Pedestrian Trail 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-405 over Pedestrian Trail carry?

About 85,426 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-405 over Pedestrian Trail?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns I-405 over Pedestrian Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.