US Bridges

I-5 NB Hov over Southcenter Blvd

Good

King County, Washington · JCT I-405 & SR 518 · Structure no. 0014621C0000000

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

About this bridge

I-5 NB Hov over Southcenter Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 NB Hov over Southcenter Blvd 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 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5 NB Hov
CrossesSouthcenter Blvd
LocationJCT I-405 & SR 518
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.46481, -122.26622
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,898 (2023)
Projected traffic10,300 by 2039
Trucks12%
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$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 NB Hov over Southcenter Blvd built?

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

What condition is I-5 NB Hov over Southcenter Blvd 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 NB Hov over Southcenter Blvd carry?

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

How long is I-5 NB Hov over Southcenter Blvd?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 NB Hov over Southcenter Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.