US Bridges

I-405 over 9th Ave SE

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.4 N JCT SR 527 · Structure no. 0008417B0000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,512
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-405 over 9th Ave SE is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-405 over 9th Ave SE in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-405
Crosses9th Ave SE
Location0.4 N JCT SR 527
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates47.7982, -122.2205
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 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$7.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-405 over 9th Ave SE built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I-405 over 9th Ave SE 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-405 over 9th Ave SE carry?

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

How long is I-405 over 9th Ave SE?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns I-405 over 9th Ave SE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.