Tacoma-Vashon Traf over Puget Sound
PoorPierce County, Washington · Pt Defiance-Tacoma · Structure no. 0012701A0000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 81 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,330
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tacoma-Vashon Traf over Puget Sound is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tacoma-Vashon Traf over Puget Sound in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 67 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,784 by 2036. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tacoma-Vashon Traf over Puget Sound built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Tacoma-Vashon Traf over Puget Sound in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Tacoma-Vashon Traf over Puget Sound carry?
About 2,330 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Tacoma-Vashon Traf over Puget Sound?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Tacoma-Vashon Traf over Puget Sound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.