US Bridges

City ST to I-5 NB over I-5

Good

Whatcom County, Washington · 1.7 N JCT SR 539 · Structure no. 0009530B0000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
400 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,540
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

City ST to I-5 NB over I-5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying City ST to I-5 NB over I-5 in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,540 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,785 by 2039. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesCity ST to I-5 NB
CrossesI-5
Location1.7 N JCT SR 539
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates48.78903, -122.51889
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,540 (2023)
Projected traffic10,785 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 City ST to I-5 NB over I-5 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is City ST to I-5 NB 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does City ST to I-5 NB over I-5 carry?

About 2,540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is City ST to I-5 NB over I-5?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns City ST to I-5 NB over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.