I-5 over Pacific Ave
FairThurston County, Washington · 3.4 N JCT US 101 · Structure no. 0005455A0000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 351 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59,814
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-5 over Pacific Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 over Pacific Ave in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 59,814 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,181 by 2039. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 141 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-5 over Pacific Ave built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is I-5 over Pacific Ave in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does I-5 over Pacific Ave carry?
About 59,814 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-5 over Pacific Ave?
The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.
Who owns I-5 over Pacific Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.