US Bridges

SR 509 N-N Ramp over Terrain

Good

Pierce County, Washington · JCT I-705 · Structure no. 0014747B0000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,673
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 509 N-N Ramp over Terrain is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 509 N-N Ramp over Terrain in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,673 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,478 by 2036. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 509 N-N Ramp
CrossesTerrain
LocationJCT I-705
RouteState Highway 509
Coordinates47.24372, -122.4344
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,673 (2012)
Projected traffic11,478 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 509 N-N Ramp over Terrain built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 509 N-N Ramp over Terrain 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR 509 N-N Ramp over Terrain carry?

About 6,673 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 509 N-N Ramp over Terrain?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 509 N-N Ramp over Terrain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.