US Bridges

I-5 over SR 536 Kincaid ST

Fair

Skagit County, Washington · 5.3 N JCT SR 534 · Structure no. 0004563A0000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,793
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over SR 536 Kincaid ST is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-5 over SR 536 Kincaid ST in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 72 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 30,793 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,231 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI-5
CrossesSR 536 Kincaid ST
Location5.3 N JCT SR 534
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates48.41731, -122.33292
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,793 (2023)
Projected traffic45,231 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$5.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over SR 536 Kincaid ST built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is I-5 over SR 536 Kincaid ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-5 over SR 536 Kincaid ST carry?

About 30,793 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over SR 536 Kincaid ST?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over SR 536 Kincaid ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.