US Bridges

I-405 over 228th ST

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 1.3 N King CO · Structure no. 0008375C0000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,512
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-405 over 228th ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-405 over 228th ST in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 57 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 46,512 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,315 by 2039. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-405
Crosses228th ST
Location1.3 N King CO
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates47.79111, -122.20653
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,512 (2023)
Projected traffic71,315 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$8.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-405 over 228th ST built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I-405 over 228th ST 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-405 over 228th ST carry?

About 46,512 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-405 over 228th ST?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-405 over 228th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.