US Bridges

I-5 over I-5 Drainage

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 3.8 N Snohomish CO · Structure no. 0008650C0000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,919
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over I-5 Drainage is a steel culvert carrying I-5 over I-5 Drainage in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 36,919 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,640 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

CarriesI-5
CrossesI-5 Drainage
Location3.8 N Snohomish CO
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates48.34426, -122.33614
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,919 (2023)
Projected traffic53,640 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over I-5 Drainage built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 over I-5 Drainage 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does I-5 over I-5 Drainage carry?

About 36,919 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over I-5 Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns I-5 over I-5 Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.