US Bridges

I-5 over 52nd Ave W

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 2.3 N JCT SR 104 · Structure no. 0007227C0000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98,485
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over 52nd Ave W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 over 52nd Ave W in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 98,485 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,410 by 2039. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5
Crosses52nd Ave W
Location2.3 N JCT SR 104
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.80819, -122.30347
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,485 (2023)
Projected traffic151,410 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over 52nd Ave W built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-5 over 52nd Ave W 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 over 52nd Ave W carry?

About 98,485 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over 52nd Ave W?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over 52nd Ave W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.