US Bridges

I-5 Ramp over Northgate Way

Good

King County, Washington · 2.0 N JCT SR 522 · Structure no. 0014539A0000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,939
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 Ramp over Northgate Way is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 Ramp over Northgate Way in King County, Washington. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8,939 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,250 by 2039. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5 Ramp
CrossesNorthgate Way
Location2.0 N JCT SR 522
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.70841, -122.32944
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 inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,939 (2022)
Projected traffic13,250 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 Ramp over Northgate Way built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 Ramp over Northgate Way 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does I-5 Ramp over Northgate Way carry?

About 8,939 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-5 Ramp over Northgate Way?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 Ramp over Northgate Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.