US Bridges

NE 72nd Place over I-405

Good

King County, Washington · 2.6 N JCT SR 520 · Structure no. 0008674A0000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
424 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,179
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 72nd Place over I-405 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NE 72nd Place over I-405 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1970, 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 20,179 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,594 by 2035. The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesNE 72nd Place
CrossesI-405
Location2.6 N JCT SR 520
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.66944, -122.18783
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length424 ft (129.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,179 (2013)
Projected traffic30,594 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$10.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 72nd Place over I-405 built?

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

What condition is NE 72nd Place over I-405 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NE 72nd Place over I-405 carry?

About 20,179 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 72nd Place over I-405?

The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns NE 72nd Place over I-405?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.