US Bridges

I-5 over SR 532/268th ST NE

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 4.0 N JCT SR 530 · Structure no. 0005423A0000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,442
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over SR 532/268th ST NE is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-5 over SR 532/268th ST NE in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 68 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 33,442 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,069 by 2039. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-5
CrossesSR 532/268th ST NE
Location4.0 N JCT SR 530
RouteInterstate 5
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.23864, -122.24064
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,442 (2023)
Projected traffic48,069 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over SR 532/268th ST NE built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is I-5 over SR 532/268th ST NE 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-5 over SR 532/268th ST NE carry?

About 33,442 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over SR 532/268th ST NE?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over SR 532/268th ST NE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.