US Bridges

I-5 SB over NB & SB Hov Ramps

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 3.8 N JCT SR 527 · Structure no. 0016991C0000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94,939
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 SB over NB & SB Hov Ramps is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 SB over NB & SB Hov Ramps in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 94,939 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,366 by 2039. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-5 SB
CrossesNB & SB Hov Ramps
Location3.8 N JCT SR 527
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.9595, -122.19994
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,939 (2023)
Projected traffic140,366 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 SB over NB & SB Hov Ramps built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 SB over NB & SB Hov Ramps 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 SB over NB & SB Hov Ramps carry?

About 94,939 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-5 SB over NB & SB Hov Ramps?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 SB over NB & SB Hov Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.