US Bridges

I-5 Hov over I-705 SR 7 Ramps RR

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 1.3 N JCT SR 16 · Structure no. 0007326A0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
817 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
74,394
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 Hov over I-705 SR 7 Ramps RR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 Hov over I-705 SR 7 Ramps RR in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 74,394 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,242 by 2039. The structure is 817 ft (249 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5 Hov
CrossesI-705 SR 7 Ramps RR
Location1.3 N JCT SR 16
RouteInterstate 5
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.23314, -122.43378
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length817 ft (249 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,394 (2023)
Projected traffic124,242 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$18.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 Hov over I-705 SR 7 Ramps RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 Hov over I-705 SR 7 Ramps RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 Hov over I-705 SR 7 Ramps RR carry?

About 74,394 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-5 Hov over I-705 SR 7 Ramps RR?

The structure is 817 ft (249 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 Hov over I-705 SR 7 Ramps RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.