US Bridges

N-E Ramp over Hewitt Ave

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 1.1 N JCT SR 526 · Structure no. 0007888I0000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,432
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N-E Ramp over Hewitt Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N-E Ramp over 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 21,432 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,862 by 2039. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN-E Ramp
CrossesHewitt Ave
Location1.1 N JCT SR 526
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.97886, -122.18942
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,432 (2023)
Projected traffic29,862 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N-E Ramp over Hewitt Ave built?

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

What condition is N-E Ramp over 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 N-E Ramp over Hewitt Ave carry?

About 21,432 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N-E Ramp over Hewitt Ave?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns N-E Ramp over Hewitt Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.