US Bridges

SR 167 over Drainage

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 0.2 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0006979G0000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,184
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 167 over Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 167 over Drainage 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 12,184 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,956 by 2036. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 167
CrossesDrainage
Location0.2 E JCT I-5
RouteState Highway 167
Coordinates47.24008, -122.40439
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,184 (2012)
Projected traffic20,956 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$899,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 167 over Drainage built?

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

What condition is SR 167 over Drainage 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 SR 167 over Drainage carry?

About 12,184 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 167 over Drainage?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 167 over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.