US Bridges

SR 526 E-N Ramp over I-5 Broadway Ave

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Snohomish County, Washington · JCT I-5 & SR 527 · Structure no. 0014372B0000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,043 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,235
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 526 E-N Ramp over I-5 Broadway Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 526 E-N Ramp over I-5 Broadway Ave in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 15,235 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,366 by 2039. The structure is 1,043 ft (317.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 526 E-N Ramp
CrossesI-5 Broadway Ave
LocationJCT I-5 & SR 527
RouteState Highway 526
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.92058, -122.20819
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,043 ft (317.9 m)
Longest span221 ft (67.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,235 (2023)
Projected traffic20,366 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$13.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 526 E-N Ramp over I-5 Broadway Ave built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 526 E-N Ramp over I-5 Broadway Ave 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 526 E-N Ramp over I-5 Broadway Ave carry?

About 15,235 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 526 E-N Ramp over I-5 Broadway Ave?

The structure is 1,043 ft (317.9 m) long with a longest span of 221 ft (67.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 526 E-N Ramp over I-5 Broadway Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.