US Bridges

Vickery Ave E over SR 512

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 2.6 E JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 0008437C0000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,225
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vickery Ave E over SR 512 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vickery Ave E over SR 512 in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,967 by 2036. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVickery Ave E
CrossesSR 512
Location2.6 E JCT SR 7
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.15811, -122.37825
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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,225 (2007)
Projected traffic3,967 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vickery Ave E over SR 512 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vickery Ave E over SR 512 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 Vickery Ave E over SR 512 carry?

About 2,225 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Vickery Ave E over SR 512?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Vickery Ave E over SR 512?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.