S Tacoma Way over I-5 Ramp
FairPierce County, Washington · 12.1 N Thurston CO · Structure no. 0005651A0000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 283 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,105
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Tacoma Way over I-5 Ramp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Tacoma Way over I-5 Ramp in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 17,105 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,158 by 2041. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Tacoma Way over I-5 Ramp built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Tacoma Way over I-5 Ramp 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S Tacoma Way over I-5 Ramp carry?
About 17,105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S Tacoma Way over I-5 Ramp?
The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns S Tacoma Way over I-5 Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.