US Bridges

I-405 Nbcd over North Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 0.6 N JCT SR 522 · Structure no. 0015054A0000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,022
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-405 Nbcd over North Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-405 Nbcd over North Creek 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 11,022 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,279 by 2036. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-405 Nbcd
CrossesNorth Creek
Location0.6 N JCT SR 522
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates47.76664, -122.18791
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,022 (2023)
Projected traffic16,279 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-405 Nbcd over North Creek built?

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

What condition is I-405 Nbcd over North Creek 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does I-405 Nbcd over North Creek carry?

About 11,022 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-405 Nbcd over North Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-405 Nbcd over North Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.