US Bridges

US 12 over I-5

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0005678A0000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,961
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over I-5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 over I-5 in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,961 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,824 by 2039. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesUS 12
CrossesI-5
LocationJCT I-5
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates46.54734, -122.87704
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,961 (2023)
Projected traffic9,824 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 12 over I-5 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 12 over I-5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 12 over I-5 carry?

About 7,961 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 12 over I-5?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.