I-5 over SR 538
FairSkagit County, Washington · 1.3 N JCT SR 536 · Structure no. 0004795A0000000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,095
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-5 over SR 538 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-5 over SR 538 in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 70 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 32,095 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,533 by 2039. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-5 over SR 538 built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is I-5 over SR 538 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-5 over SR 538 carry?
About 32,095 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-5 over SR 538?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns I-5 over SR 538?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.