US Bridges

S 15th ST over N-N Ramp

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 1.1 N JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0012648B0000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
510 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,690
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 15th ST over N-N Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying S 15th ST over N-N Ramp in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,690 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2036. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS 15th ST
CrossesN-N Ramp
Location1.1 N JCT I-5
RouteInterstate 705
Coordinates47.24945, -122.43619
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,690 (2007)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$8.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S 15th ST over N-N Ramp built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 15th ST over N-N Ramp 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S 15th ST over N-N Ramp carry?

About 3,690 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S 15th ST over N-N Ramp?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S 15th ST over N-N Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.