I-5 over Railroad - Laundry Spur
FairPierce County, Washington · 3.7 N Thurston CO · Structure no. 0005284A0000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63,535
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-5 over Railroad - Laundry Spur is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-5 over Railroad - Laundry Spur in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 68 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 63,535 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,215 by 2039. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-5 over Railroad - Laundry Spur built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is I-5 over Railroad - Laundry Spur 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-5 over Railroad - Laundry Spur carry?
About 63,535 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I-5 over Railroad - Laundry Spur?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.
Who owns I-5 over Railroad - Laundry Spur?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.