US Bridges

I-5 over Abandoned RR

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 3.6 N JCT SR 527 · Structure no. 0008132F0000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
271 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78,048
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over Abandoned RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 over Abandoned RR in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 58 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 5 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 78,048 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,394 by 2039. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location3.6 N JCT SR 527
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.96664, -122.19905
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,048 (2023)
Projected traffic115,394 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$11.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-5 over Abandoned RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 over Abandoned RR carry?

About 78,048 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.