US Bridges

I-405 over NE 132nd ST

Fair

King County, Washington · 6.1 N JCT SR 520 · Structure no. 0008615F0000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,115
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-405 over NE 132nd ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-405 over NE 132nd ST 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 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 69,115 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,964 by 2039. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-405
CrossesNE 132nd ST
Location6.1 N JCT SR 520
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates47.71822, -122.18756
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,115 (2023)
Projected traffic101,964 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$6.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-405 over NE 132nd ST built?

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

What condition is I-405 over NE 132nd ST 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 I-405 over NE 132nd ST carry?

About 69,115 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-405 over NE 132nd ST?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I-405 over NE 132nd ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.