US Bridges

SR 512 EB over Golden Given RD

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 0.9 E JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 0007769A0000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,359
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 512 EB over Golden Given RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 512 EB over Golden Given RD in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 42,359 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,707 by 2039. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 512 EB
CrossesGolden Given RD
Location0.9 E JCT SR 7
RouteState Highway 512
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.15894, -122.41578
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,359 (2023)
Projected traffic63,707 by 2039
Trucks8%
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$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 512 EB over Golden Given RD built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 512 EB over Golden Given RD 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 SR 512 EB over Golden Given RD carry?

About 42,359 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 512 EB over Golden Given RD?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 512 EB over Golden Given RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.