US Bridges

SR 167 over City Streets & RR

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 0.2 N JCT SR 410 · Structure no. 0009075D0000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
901 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
31,198
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 167 over City Streets & RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 167 over City Streets & RR in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 31,198 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,684 by 2039. The structure is 901 ft (274.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 167
CrossesCity Streets & RR
Location0.2 N JCT SR 410
RouteState Highway 167
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.20311, -122.25344
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length901 ft (274.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,198 (2023)
Projected traffic45,684 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$22.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 167 over City Streets & RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 167 over City Streets & RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 167 over City Streets & RR carry?

About 31,198 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 167 over City Streets & RR?

The structure is 901 ft (274.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 167 over City Streets & RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.