US Bridges

I-5 over Metro Access

Good

King County, Washington · 0.9 N JCT SR 523 · Structure no. 0013302A0000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92,302
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over Metro Access is a concrete slab carrying I-5 over Metro Access in King County, Washington. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 92,302 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 137,632 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 141 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-5
CrossesMetro Access
Location0.9 N JCT SR 523
RouteInterstate 5
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.7469, -122.32909
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width141 ft (43 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,302 (2023)
Projected traffic137,632 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over Metro Access built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 over Metro Access 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 over Metro Access carry?

About 92,302 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over Metro Access?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over Metro Access?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.