US Bridges

E-N Ramp SR 520 over I-405 & SR 520

Good

King County, Washington · JCT I-405 · Structure no. 0014039C0000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,112 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,411
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E-N Ramp SR 520 over I-405 & SR 520 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E-N Ramp SR 520 over I-405 & 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 8,411 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,219 by 2039. The structure is 1,112 ft (338.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesE-N Ramp SR 520
CrossesI-405 & SR 520
LocationJCT I-405
RouteState Highway 520
Coordinates47.63131, -122.19014
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,112 ft (338.9 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,411 (2023)
Projected traffic13,219 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$17.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is E-N Ramp SR 520 over I-405 & 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 September 2024.

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

About 8,411 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 1,112 ft (338.9 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E-N Ramp SR 520 over I-405 & SR 520?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.