US Bridges

I-5 over I-405 & Ramps

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 1.1 N JCT SR 524 · Structure no. 0007134A0000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77,502
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over I-405 & Ramps is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 over I-405 & Ramps in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 61 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 77,502 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,140 by 2039. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI-5
CrossesI-405 & Ramps
Location1.1 N JCT SR 524
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.83094, -122.26242
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,502 (2023)
Projected traffic115,140 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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$9.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over I-405 & Ramps built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-5 over I-405 & 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does I-5 over I-405 & Ramps carry?

About 77,502 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over I-405 & Ramps?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over I-405 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.