US Bridges

SR 162-VALLEY Ave over SR 410

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · JCT SR 410 · Structure no. 0008102C0000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,421
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 162-VALLEY Ave over SR 410 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 162-VALLEY Ave over SR 410 in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 58 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 20,421 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,001 by 2039. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 162-VALLEY Ave
CrossesSR 410
LocationJCT SR 410
RouteState Highway 162
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.19286, -122.22942
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,421 (2023)
Projected traffic30,001 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 162-VALLEY Ave over SR 410 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 162-VALLEY Ave over SR 410 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 162-VALLEY Ave over SR 410 carry?

About 20,421 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 162-VALLEY Ave over SR 410?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 162-VALLEY Ave over SR 410?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.