US Bridges

I-5 Hov Lanes over I-405 NB Ramps

Good

King County, Washington · 5.2 N JCT SR 516 · Structure no. 0014621B0000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
894 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,898
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 Hov Lanes over I-405 NB Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 Hov Lanes over I-405 NB Ramps 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 6,898 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,300 by 2039. The structure is 894 ft (272.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5 Hov Lanes
CrossesI-405 NB Ramps
Location5.2 N JCT SR 516
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.46108, -122.26392
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length894 ft (272.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,898 (2023)
Projected traffic10,300 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$22.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 Hov Lanes over I-405 NB Ramps built?

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

What condition is I-5 Hov Lanes over I-405 NB Ramps 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-5 Hov Lanes over I-405 NB Ramps carry?

About 6,898 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-5 Hov Lanes over I-405 NB Ramps?

The structure is 894 ft (272.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 Hov Lanes over I-405 NB Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.