US Bridges

Old HWY 99 S over I-5

Fair

Skagit County, Washington · 2.9 N JCT SR 534 · Structure no. 0009392A0000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,887
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 99 S over I-5 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 99 S over I-5 in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,887 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,152 by 2038. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesOld HWY 99 S
CrossesI-5
Location2.9 N JCT SR 534
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates48.38269, -122.33346
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,887 (2016)
Projected traffic3,152 by 2038
Trucks1%
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$4.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 99 S over I-5 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 99 S 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 99 S over I-5 carry?

About 1,887 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 99 S over I-5?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 99 S over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.