US Bridges

I-5 SB to SR 99 SB over SR 526 EB to I-5 SB

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 5.3 N JCT SR 525 · Structure no. 0007116A0000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,974
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 SB to SR 99 SB over SR 526 EB to I-5 SB is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 SB to SR 99 SB over SR 526 EB to I-5 SB 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 10,974 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,317 by 2039. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-5 SB to SR 99 SB
CrossesSR 526 EB to I-5 SB
Location5.3 N JCT SR 525
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates47.91677, -122.20848
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,974 (2023)
Projected traffic19,317 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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$3.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 SB to SR 99 SB over SR 526 EB to I-5 SB built?

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

What condition is I-5 SB to SR 99 SB over SR 526 EB to I-5 SB 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-5 SB to SR 99 SB over SR 526 EB to I-5 SB carry?

About 10,974 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-5 SB to SR 99 SB over SR 526 EB to I-5 SB?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 SB to SR 99 SB over SR 526 EB to I-5 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.