US Bridges

I-5 over 44th Ave NW

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 4.1 N JCT SR 532 · Structure no. 0008879C0000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,933
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over 44th Ave NW is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-5 over 44th Ave NW 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 33,933 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,526 by 2039. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5
Crosses44th Ave NW
Location4.1 N JCT SR 532
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates48.28739, -122.29144
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 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 traffic33,933 (2023)
Projected traffic48,526 by 2039
Trucks10%
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$3.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over 44th Ave NW built?

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

What condition is I-5 over 44th Ave NW 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 over 44th Ave NW carry?

About 33,933 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over 44th Ave NW?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over 44th Ave NW?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.