US Bridges

US 101 NB over I-5 Ramps Street

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 5.8 E JCT SR 8 · Structure no. 0013384A0000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
415 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62,306
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 101 NB over I-5 Ramps Street is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 101 NB over I-5 Ramps Street in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 62,306 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,749 by 2039. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 101 NB
CrossesI-5 Ramps Street
Location5.8 E JCT SR 8
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates47.02105, -122.9071
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span219 ft (66.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,306 (2023)
Projected traffic93,749 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$9.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 101 NB over I-5 Ramps Street built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 101 NB over I-5 Ramps Street 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 101 NB over I-5 Ramps Street carry?

About 62,306 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 101 NB over I-5 Ramps Street?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 219 ft (66.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 101 NB over I-5 Ramps Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.