US Bridges

Jackson Ave over SR 16

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 1.1 N JCT SR 163 · Structure no. 0012449A0000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,546
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Ave over SR 16 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jackson Ave over SR 16 in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 18,546 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,193 by 2038. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesJackson Ave
CrossesSR 16
Location1.1 N JCT SR 163
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.2585, -122.53711
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,546 (2016)
Projected traffic30,193 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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$7.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Ave over SR 16 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Ave over SR 16 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson Ave over SR 16 carry?

About 18,546 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Ave over SR 16?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Ave over SR 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.