US Bridges

S 84th ST over I-5

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 1.4 N JCT SR 512 · Structure no. 0005667C0000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,134
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 84th ST over I-5 is a concrete continuous slab carrying S 84th ST over I-5 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 5 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 21,134 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,602 by 2039. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS 84th ST
CrossesI-5
Location1.4 N JCT SR 512
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.18107, -122.46522
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,134 (2019)
Projected traffic30,602 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S 84th ST over I-5 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 84th ST over I-5 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 S 84th ST over I-5 carry?

About 21,134 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S 84th ST over I-5?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns S 84th ST over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.