US Bridges

144th ST NW over SR 16

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 1.2 N JCT SR 302 · Structure no. 0010280C0000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,775
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

144th ST NW over SR 16 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 144th ST NW over SR 16 in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 7,775 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,253 by 2038. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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Carries144th ST NW
CrossesSR 16
Location1.2 N JCT SR 302
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.38903, -122.61675
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,775 (2014)
Projected traffic12,253 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$3.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 144th ST NW over SR 16 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 144th ST NW over SR 16 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 144th ST NW over SR 16 carry?

About 7,775 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 144th ST NW over SR 16?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 144th ST NW over SR 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.