US Bridges

E 11th ST over City Waterway CS2749

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · E 11th ST JCT I-705 · Structure no. 0005452A0000000

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
1,748 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 11th ST over City Waterway CS2749 is a steel movable - lift carrying E 11th ST over City Waterway CS2749 in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 114 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2043. The structure is 1,748 ft (532.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE 11th ST
CrossesCity Waterway CS2749
LocationE 11th ST JCT I-705
RouteCity Street 3292
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.25396, -122.43307
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+20 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,748 ft (532.8 m)
Longest span221 ft (67.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2021)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$43.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was E 11th ST over City Waterway CS2749 built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is E 11th ST over City Waterway CS2749 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does E 11th ST over City Waterway CS2749 carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E 11th ST over City Waterway CS2749?

The structure is 1,748 ft (532.8 m) long with a longest span of 221 ft (67.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns E 11th ST over City Waterway CS2749?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.