US Bridges

S-E Ramp I-405 over SR 520

Good

King County, Washington · JCT SR 520 · Structure no. 0014039A0000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
720 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
14,260
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-E Ramp I-405 over SR 520 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-E Ramp I-405 over SR 520 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 14,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,409 by 2039. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesS-E Ramp I-405
CrossesSR 520
LocationJCT SR 520
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates47.63403, -122.18789
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length720 ft (219.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,260 (2023)
Projected traffic22,409 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$10.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-E Ramp I-405 over SR 520 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-E Ramp I-405 over SR 520 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S-E Ramp I-405 over SR 520 carry?

About 14,260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-E Ramp I-405 over SR 520?

The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S-E Ramp I-405 over SR 520?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.