US Bridges

E-S Ramp over Deadwater Slough

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 1.2 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0015511C0000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
892 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,256
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E-S Ramp over Deadwater Slough is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E-S Ramp over Deadwater Slough in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,256 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,449 by 2039. The structure is 892 ft (271.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE-S Ramp
CrossesDeadwater Slough
Location1.2 E JCT I-5
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates47.9781, -122.16739
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length892 ft (271.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,256 (2023)
Projected traffic1,449 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$11.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E-S Ramp over Deadwater Slough built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is E-S Ramp over Deadwater Slough 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E-S Ramp over Deadwater Slough carry?

About 1,256 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E-S Ramp over Deadwater Slough?

The structure is 892 ft (271.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E-S Ramp over Deadwater Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.