US Bridges

I-5 over SR 167 NB

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 1.2 N JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 0006821A0000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90,829
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over SR 167 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 over SR 167 NB 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 90,829 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 133,115 by 2039. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 184 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5
CrossesSR 167 NB
Location1.2 N JCT SR 7
RouteInterstate 5
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.23956, -122.40769
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width184 ft (56 m)
Roadway width179 ft (54.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,829 (2023)
Projected traffic133,115 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$10.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over SR 167 NB built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I-5 over SR 167 NB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-5 over SR 167 NB carry?

About 90,829 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over SR 167 NB?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 184 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over SR 167 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.