US Bridges

NE 124th ST over I-405

Fair

King County, Washington · 5.5 N JCT SR 520 · Structure no. 0008615D0000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
442 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39,499
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 124th ST over I-405 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NE 124th ST over I-405 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 39,499 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,867 by 2036. The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 124th ST
CrossesI-405
Location5.5 N JCT SR 520
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.71047, -122.18339
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length442 ft (134.7 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,499 (2015)
Projected traffic59,867 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$15.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 124th ST over I-405 built?

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

What condition is NE 124th ST over I-405 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does NE 124th ST over I-405 carry?

About 39,499 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 124th ST over I-405?

The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns NE 124th ST over I-405?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.