US Bridges

SB I-5 Ramp over Detention Vault

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.5 N JCT SR 524 · Structure no. 0017945C0000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
205 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,241
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-5 Ramp over Detention Vault is a concrete culvert carrying SB I-5 Ramp over Detention Vault in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,241 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,671 by 2039. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 13 ft wide.

CarriesSB I-5 Ramp
CrossesDetention Vault
Location0.5 N JCT SR 524
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.82658, -122.26972
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
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,241 (2023)
Projected traffic19,671 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SB I-5 Ramp over Detention Vault built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB I-5 Ramp over Detention Vault 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 SB I-5 Ramp over Detention Vault carry?

About 13,241 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SB I-5 Ramp over Detention Vault?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-5 Ramp over Detention Vault?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.