US Bridges

I-5 over 41st Division DR

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 6.1 N Thurston CO · Structure no. 0004495A0000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,729
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over 41st Division DR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-5 over 41st Division DR in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 71 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 60,729 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,596 by 2039. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5
Crosses41st Division DR
Location6.1 N Thurston CO
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.10419, -122.58872
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,729 (2023)
Projected traffic86,596 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over 41st Division DR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is I-5 over 41st Division DR 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-5 over 41st Division DR carry?

About 60,729 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over 41st Division DR?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over 41st Division DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.