US Bridges

SR 16 over SR 163/PEARL ST

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · JCT SR 163 · Structure no. 0012245A0000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,910
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over SR 163/PEARL ST is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 16 over SR 163/PEARL ST in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 37,910 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,932 by 2039. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesSR 163/PEARL ST
LocationJCT SR 163
RouteState Highway 16
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.25692, -122.51553
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,910 (2023)
Projected traffic51,932 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$6.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over SR 163/PEARL ST built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over SR 163/PEARL 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over SR 163/PEARL ST carry?

About 37,910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over SR 163/PEARL ST?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over SR 163/PEARL ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.