US Bridges

N-N Ramp over SR 7 SB Ramp

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 1.4 N JCT SR 16 · Structure no. 0007326C0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
271 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,622
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N-N Ramp over SR 7 SB Ramp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N-N Ramp over SR 7 SB Ramp in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 25,622 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,276 by 2041. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN-N Ramp
CrossesSR 7 SB Ramp
Location1.4 N JCT SR 16
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates47.23278, -122.43314
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,622 (2021)
Projected traffic46,276 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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$4.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N-N Ramp over SR 7 SB Ramp built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is N-N Ramp over SR 7 SB Ramp 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does N-N Ramp over SR 7 SB Ramp carry?

About 25,622 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N-N Ramp over SR 7 SB Ramp?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N-N Ramp over SR 7 SB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.