US Bridges

Burnham DR NW over SR 16

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 5.7 N JCT SR 16 Ar · Structure no. 0012617A0000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,262
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnham DR NW over SR 16 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burnham DR NW 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 16,262 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,800 by 2036. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesBurnham DR NW
CrossesSR 16
Location5.7 N JCT SR 16 Ar
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.35861, -122.61503
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,262 (2012)
Projected traffic26,800 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$5.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Burnham DR NW over SR 16 built?

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

What condition is Burnham DR NW 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Burnham DR NW over SR 16 carry?

About 16,262 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Burnham DR NW over SR 16?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Burnham DR NW over SR 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.