US Bridges

I-5 S-E Ramp over I-5 Mainline

Fair

Thurston County, Washington · 2.4 N JCT SR 510 · Structure no. 0008100I0000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
369 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,930
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 S-E Ramp over I-5 Mainline is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 S-E Ramp over I-5 Mainline in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 8,930 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,490 by 2039. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5 S-E Ramp
CrossesI-5 Mainline
Location2.4 N JCT SR 510
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.06833, -122.7155
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,930 (2023)
Projected traffic12,490 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$5.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 S-E Ramp over I-5 Mainline built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 S-E Ramp over I-5 Mainline 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-5 S-E Ramp over I-5 Mainline carry?

About 8,930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-5 S-E Ramp over I-5 Mainline?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 S-E Ramp over I-5 Mainline?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.