US Bridges

SR 167 over Milwaukee Ave

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 0.5 N JCT SR 161 · Structure no. 0009075A0000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,420
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 167 over Milwaukee Ave is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 167 over Milwaukee Ave in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 22,420 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,761 by 2039. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 167
CrossesMilwaukee Ave
Location0.5 N JCT SR 161
RouteState Highway 167
Coordinates47.20311, -122.28447
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,420 (2023)
Projected traffic32,761 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

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 167 over Milwaukee Ave built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 167 over Milwaukee Ave 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 167 over Milwaukee Ave carry?

About 22,420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 167 over Milwaukee Ave?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 167 over Milwaukee Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.