I-5 over Hylebos Creek
GoodPierce County, Washington · 1.7 N JCT SR 99 · Structure no. 0006379D0000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 322 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 96,536
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-5 over Hylebos Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-5 over Hylebos Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 96,536 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,479 by 2039. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-5 over Hylebos Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is I-5 over Hylebos Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does I-5 over Hylebos Creek carry?
About 96,536 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I-5 over Hylebos Creek?
The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns I-5 over Hylebos Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.