US Bridges

South 19th ST over SR 16

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 2.6 N JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0013783A0000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,237
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 19th ST over SR 16 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying South 19th ST over SR 16 in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 24,237 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,458 by 2038. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth 19th ST
CrossesSR 16
Location2.6 N JCT I-5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.24286, -122.50506
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,237 (2016)
Projected traffic39,458 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 South 19th ST over SR 16 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 19th ST 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does South 19th ST over SR 16 carry?

About 24,237 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South 19th ST over SR 16?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns South 19th ST over SR 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.