US Bridges

228th ST SW over I-5 Ramps

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 1.0 N JCT SR 104 · Structure no. 0007071D0000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
338 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,919
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

228th ST SW over I-5 Ramps is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 228th ST SW over I-5 Ramps in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,919 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,691 by 2040. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries228th ST SW
CrossesI-5 Ramps
Location1.0 N JCT SR 104
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.79189, -122.31688
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,919 (2020)
Projected traffic4,691 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 228th ST SW over I-5 Ramps built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 228th ST SW over I-5 Ramps 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 228th ST SW over I-5 Ramps carry?

About 2,919 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 228th ST SW over I-5 Ramps?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 228th ST SW over I-5 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.