US Bridges

I-5 over Klickitat Drive

Good

King County, Washington · 5.0 N JCT SR 516 · Structure no. 0014812A0000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,644
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over Klickitat Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 over Klickitat Drive in King County, Washington. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 18,644 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,343 by 2039. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5
CrossesKlickitat Drive
Location5.0 N JCT SR 516
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.45811, -122.26458
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,644 (2022)
Projected traffic28,343 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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$3.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over Klickitat Drive built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 over Klickitat Drive 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 over Klickitat Drive carry?

About 18,644 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over Klickitat Drive?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over Klickitat Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.