US Bridges

SR 167 over Puyallup River

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 6.4 N JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0008903A0000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
541 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,815
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 167 over Puyallup River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 167 over Puyallup River in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 17,815 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,711 by 2039. The structure is 541 ft (164.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 167
CrossesPuyallup River
Location6.4 N JCT I-5
RouteState Highway 167
Coordinates47.20189, -122.29403
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length541 ft (164.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,815 (2023)
Projected traffic26,711 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$7.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 167 over Puyallup River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 167 over Puyallup River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 167 over Puyallup River carry?

About 17,815 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 167 over Puyallup River?

The structure is 541 ft (164.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 167 over Puyallup River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.