I-5 over Portland Ave
FairPierce County, Washington · 1.1 N JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 0006792A0000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 216 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 105,864
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-5 over Portland Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 over Portland Ave in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 63 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 105,864 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 155,148 by 2039. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 I-5 over Portland Ave built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is I-5 over Portland Ave 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-5 over Portland Ave carry?
About 105,864 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I-5 over Portland Ave?
The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns I-5 over Portland Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.