US Bridges

156th ST NE over Interstate 5

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Snohomish County, Washington · 156th ST at I-5 · Structure no. 088545000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
357 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

156th ST NE over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 156th ST NE over Interstate 5 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 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,312 by 2036. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries156th ST NE
CrossesInterstate 5
Location156th ST at I-5
RouteCity Street 745
Coordinates48.13765, -122.18735
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2013)
Projected traffic9,312 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 156th ST NE over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is 156th ST NE over Interstate 5 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 156th ST NE over Interstate 5 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 156th ST NE over Interstate 5?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 156th ST NE over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.