US Bridges

I-405 over I-5

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 3.3 N JCT SR 527 · Structure no. 0011855A0000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
560 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,871
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-405 over I-5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-405 over I-5 in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 17,871 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,400 by 2039. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI-405
CrossesI-5
Location3.3 N JCT SR 527
RouteInterstate 405
Coordinates47.83133, -122.26156
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 2024
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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,871 (2023)
Projected traffic27,400 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$14.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-405 over I-5 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-405 over I-5 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-405 over I-5 carry?

About 17,871 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-405 over I-5?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-405 over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.