US Bridges

Steilacoom Dupont over I-5

Poor

Pierce County, Washington · 4.1 N Thurston CO · Structure no. 0005394A0000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,876
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steilacoom Dupont over I-5 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Steilacoom Dupont over I-5 in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1957, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,876 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,287 by 2036. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSteilacoom Dupont
CrossesI-5
Location4.1 N Thurston CO
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.09308, -122.62391
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,876 (2010)
Projected traffic19,287 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Steilacoom Dupont over I-5 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steilacoom Dupont over I-5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Steilacoom Dupont over I-5 carry?

About 11,876 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Steilacoom Dupont over I-5?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Steilacoom Dupont over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.