US Bridges

SR 162 over Puyallup River

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 0.5 E JCT SR 410 · Structure no. 000000PA0000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,553
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 162 over Puyallup River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 162 over Puyallup River in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 20,553 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,195 by 2039. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 162
CrossesPuyallup River
Location0.5 E JCT SR 410
RouteState Highway 162
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.18536, -122.22933
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,553 (2023)
Projected traffic30,195 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 162 over Puyallup River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 162 over Puyallup River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 162 over Puyallup River carry?

About 20,553 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 162 over Puyallup River?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 162 over Puyallup River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.