US Bridges

I-405 over I-5

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 3.3 N JCT SR 527 · Structure no. 0011855C0000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
646 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,479
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 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 25,479 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,065 by 2039. The structure is 646 ft (196.9 m) long and 43 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
Coordinates47.83114, -122.2615
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length646 ft (196.9 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,479 (2023)
Projected traffic39,065 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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$12.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-405 over I-5 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 25,479 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-405 over I-5?

The structure is 646 ft (196.9 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-405 over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.