US Bridges

I-5 over SR 528 4th ST

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 5.3 N JCT US 2 · Structure no. 0008753A0000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,168
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over SR 528 4th ST is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-5 over SR 528 4th ST in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 62,168 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,393 by 2039. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5
CrossesSR 528 4th ST
Location5.3 N JCT US 2
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates48.05175, -122.18442
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,168 (2023)
Projected traffic94,393 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over SR 528 4th ST built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 over SR 528 4th 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-5 over SR 528 4th ST carry?

About 62,168 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over SR 528 4th ST?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over SR 528 4th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.