US Bridges

SR 16 over Rosedale ST

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 3.6 N JCT SR 16 Ar · Structure no. 0008694A0000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,194
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Rosedale ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Rosedale ST in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 41,194 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,916 by 2039. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesRosedale ST
Location3.6 N JCT SR 16 Ar
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates47.33012, -122.59903
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,194 (2023)
Projected traffic56,916 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 16 over Rosedale ST built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Rosedale ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Rosedale ST carry?

About 41,194 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Rosedale ST?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Rosedale ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.