US Bridges

I-5 over 41st Division Drive

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 6.1 N Thurston CO · Structure no. 0008580A0000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,729
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over 41st Division Drive is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 over 41st Division Drive 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 60,729 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,596 by 2039. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5
Crosses41st Division Drive
Location6.1 N Thurston CO
RouteInterstate 5
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.104, -122.58861
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,729 (2023)
Projected traffic86,596 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$4.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over 41st Division Drive built?

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

What condition is I-5 over 41st Division Drive 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-5 over 41st Division Drive carry?

About 60,729 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over 41st Division Drive?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over 41st Division Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.