SR 16 over 6th Ave
GoodPierce County, Washington · 3.5 N JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0012245B0000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 211 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,910
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 16 over 6th Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 16 over 6th Ave 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 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 37,910 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,932 by 2039. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 16 over 6th Ave built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 16 over 6th 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR 16 over 6th Ave carry?
About 37,910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 16 over 6th Ave?
The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns SR 16 over 6th Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.