I-5 over Lake Wash Ship Canal

Fair Condition64 years old90,986 vehicles/day

Location

StateWashington
CountyKing
Location0.7 N Jct SR 520
CarriesI-5
CrossesLake Wash Ship Canal
Coordinates47.64630, -122.32246

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignTruss - Deck
Total Length4429.1 ft (1,350 m)
Max Span551.8 ft (168.2 m)
Deck Width182.1 ft (55.5 m)
Deck Area74,925 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1962

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic90,986 (2023)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge12
Lanes Under Bridge14

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number0006080A0000000

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