US Bridges

Tacoma Avenue over Lewis Street

FairClosed to traffic

Franklin County, Washington · 1.3 SE US 12 · Structure no. 085501000000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
332
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tacoma Avenue over Lewis Street is a concrete slab carrying Tacoma Avenue over Lewis Street in Franklin County, Washington. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 332 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTacoma Avenue
CrossesLewis Street
Location1.3 SE US 12
RouteCity Street 960
Coordinates46.23217, -119.08497
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic332 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tacoma Avenue over Lewis Street built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tacoma Avenue over Lewis Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.

How much traffic does Tacoma Avenue over Lewis Street carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tacoma Avenue over Lewis Street?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Tacoma Avenue over Lewis Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.