US Bridges

I-5 over Henderson Blvd

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 1.2 N JCT US 101 · Structure no. 0005366A0000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69,477
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over Henderson Blvd is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 over Henderson Blvd 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 69,477 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,910 by 2039. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5
CrossesHenderson Blvd
Location1.2 N JCT US 101
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.03066, -122.89337
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.3 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,477 (2023)
Projected traffic105,910 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over Henderson Blvd built?

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

What condition is I-5 over Henderson Blvd 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 over Henderson Blvd carry?

About 69,477 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over Henderson Blvd?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over Henderson Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.