US Bridges

SR 530 over I-5

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0007645A0000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,442
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 530 over I-5 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 530 over I-5 in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 15,442 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,685 by 2039. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 530
CrossesI-5
LocationJCT I-5
RouteState Highway 530
Coordinates48.18781, -122.20339
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,442 (2023)
Projected traffic22,685 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 530 over I-5 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 530 over I-5 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 530 over I-5 carry?

About 15,442 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 530 over I-5?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 530 over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.