US Bridges

SR 524 over I-5

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 1.6 E JCT SR 99 · Structure no. 0007134B0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
491 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35,106
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 524 over I-5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 524 over I-5 in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1964, 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 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 35,106 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,317 by 2039. The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 524
CrossesI-5
Location1.6 E JCT SR 99
RouteState Highway 524
Coordinates47.82092, -122.28025
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length491 ft (149.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,106 (2023)
Projected traffic59,317 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$14.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 524 over I-5 built?

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

What condition is SR 524 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 524 over I-5 carry?

About 35,106 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 524 over I-5?

The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 524 over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.