SR 16 over Cedar ST
FairPierce County, Washington · 0.8 N JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0009151A0000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 199 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 71,543
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 16 over Cedar ST is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 16 over Cedar ST in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 71,543 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,006 by 2039. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 16 over Cedar ST built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is SR 16 over Cedar ST 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 16 over Cedar ST carry?
About 71,543 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 16 over Cedar ST?
The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.
Who owns SR 16 over Cedar ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.