US Bridges

I-5 over US 2 Eb/Hewitt Ave

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 1.1 N JCT SR 529 · Structure no. 0007888E0000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62,161
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over US 2 Eb/Hewitt Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 over US 2 Eb/Hewitt Ave in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 59 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 62,161 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,632 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5
CrossesUS 2 Eb/Hewitt Ave
Location1.1 N JCT SR 529
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.97889, -122.18953
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,161 (2023)
Projected traffic91,632 by 2039
Trucks6%
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$3.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over US 2 Eb/Hewitt Ave built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-5 over US 2 Eb/Hewitt Ave 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 over US 2 Eb/Hewitt Ave carry?

About 62,161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over US 2 Eb/Hewitt Ave?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over US 2 Eb/Hewitt Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.