US Bridges

I-5 over Pacific Ave.

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 3.3 N JCT US 101 · Structure no. 0013087A0000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,469
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 1988, so it is 37 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 6,469 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,862 by 2039. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5
CrossesPacific Ave.
Location3.3 N JCT US 101
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.04172, -122.85165
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,469 (2023)
Projected traffic9,862 by 2039
Trucks2%
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$4.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over Pacific Ave. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 over Pacific Ave. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 over Pacific Ave. carry?

About 6,469 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over Pacific Ave.?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over Pacific Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.