US Bridges

SB Ramp to SR 167 over SR 167 Ramp to SB I-5

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 0.2 N JCT SR 167 · Structure no. 0006979E0000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,583
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Ramp to SR 167 over SR 167 Ramp to SB I-5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB Ramp to SR 167 over SR 167 Ramp to SB I-5 in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 10,583 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,203 by 2036. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSB Ramp to SR 167
CrossesSR 167 Ramp to SB I-5
Location0.2 N JCT SR 167
RouteInterstate 5
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.23999, -122.40419
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,583 (2012)
Projected traffic18,203 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SB Ramp to SR 167 over SR 167 Ramp to SB I-5 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB Ramp to SR 167 over SR 167 Ramp to SB 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SB Ramp to SR 167 over SR 167 Ramp to SB I-5 carry?

About 10,583 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SB Ramp to SR 167 over SR 167 Ramp to SB I-5?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SB Ramp to SR 167 over SR 167 Ramp to SB I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.