US Bridges

I-5 SB Hov Lane over Interurban Ave

Good

King County, Washington · 0.1 N JCT SR 599 · Structure no. 0014543A0000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,117
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 SB Hov Lane over Interurban Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 SB Hov Lane over Interurban Ave in King County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 10,117 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,106 by 2039. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5 SB Hov Lane
CrossesInterurban Ave
Location0.1 N JCT SR 599
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.48342, -122.27072
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,117 (2023)
Projected traffic15,106 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
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$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 SB Hov Lane over Interurban Ave built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 SB Hov Lane over Interurban Ave 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 SB Hov Lane over Interurban Ave carry?

About 10,117 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-5 SB Hov Lane over Interurban Ave?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 SB Hov Lane over Interurban Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.