US Bridges

SR 16 over Rosedale ST

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 3.6 N JCT SR 16 Ar · Structure no. 0003639A0000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,194
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Rosedale ST is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 16 over Rosedale ST in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 41,194 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,916 by 2039. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesRosedale ST
Location3.6 N JCT SR 16 Ar
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates47.33025, -122.59878
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,194 (2023)
Projected traffic56,916 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over Rosedale ST built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Rosedale ST 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 16 over Rosedale ST carry?

About 41,194 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Rosedale ST?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Rosedale ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.