US Bridges

I-5 Ramps over Henderson Blvd UPRR

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 1.2 N JCT US 101 · Structure no. 0005295C0000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,207
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 Ramps over Henderson Blvd UPRR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 Ramps over Henderson Blvd UPRR in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 68 years old, older 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 12,207 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,675 by 2039. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-5 Ramps
CrossesHenderson Blvd UPRR
Location1.2 N JCT US 101
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.03451, -122.89208
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,207 (2019)
Projected traffic17,675 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 Ramps over Henderson Blvd UPRR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I-5 Ramps over Henderson Blvd UPRR 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 I-5 Ramps over Henderson Blvd UPRR carry?

About 12,207 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I-5 Ramps over Henderson Blvd UPRR?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 Ramps over Henderson Blvd UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.