US Bridges

College ST over I-5

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 4.8 N JCT US 101 · Structure no. 0013130A0000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,602
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

College ST over I-5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying College ST over I-5 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 31,602 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,613 by 2036. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCollege ST
CrossesI-5
Location4.8 N JCT US 101
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.04714, -122.82322
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,602 (2002)
Projected traffic60,613 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$6.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was College ST over I-5 built?

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

What condition is College ST over I-5 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 College ST over I-5 carry?

About 31,602 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is College ST over I-5?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns College ST over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.