US Bridges

I-5 SB over Fallout Shelter

Good

King County, Washington · 2.3 N JCT SR 520 · Structure no. 002004110000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,058
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 SB over Fallout Shelter is a concrete culvert carrying I-5 SB over Fallout Shelter in King County, Washington. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 76,058 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,570 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5 SB
CrossesFallout Shelter
Location2.3 N JCT SR 520
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.67828, -122.32106
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,058 (2023)
Projected traffic110,570 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
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 SB over Fallout Shelter built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 SB over Fallout Shelter 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 over Fallout Shelter carry?

About 76,058 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-5 SB over Fallout Shelter?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 SB over Fallout Shelter?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.