US Bridges

I-405 over Cedar River

Good

King County, Washington · 0.9 N JCT SR 515 · Structure no. 0014052B0000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
558 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
85,117
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-405 over Cedar River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-405 over Cedar River in King County, Washington. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 85,117 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,871 by 2039. The structure is 558 ft (170.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-405
CrossesCedar River
Location0.9 N JCT SR 515
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates47.48, -122.20103
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length558 ft (170.1 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,117 (2023)
Projected traffic123,871 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$16.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-405 over Cedar River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-405 over Cedar River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-405 over Cedar River carry?

About 85,117 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-405 over Cedar River?

The structure is 558 ft (170.1 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-405 over Cedar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.