US Bridges

I-405 over NE 85th ST

Good

King County, Washington · 3.3 N JCT SR 520 · Structure no. 0008674E0000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80,423
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-405 over NE 85th ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-405 over NE 85th ST in King County, Washington. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 54 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 80,423 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,385 by 2039. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-405
CrossesNE 85th ST
Location3.3 N JCT SR 520
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates47.67889, -122.18442
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,423 (2023)
Projected traffic126,385 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-405 over NE 85th ST built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-405 over NE 85th ST 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 I-405 over NE 85th ST carry?

About 80,423 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-405 over NE 85th ST?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-405 over NE 85th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.