Center Drive over I-5
GoodPierce County, Washington · 2.5 N Thurston CO · Structure no. 0014963A0000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 364 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,910
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Center Drive over I-5 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center Drive over I-5 in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 16,910 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,386 by 2035. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Center Drive over I-5 built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Center Drive over I-5 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 Center Drive over I-5 carry?
About 16,910 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Center Drive over I-5?
The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Center Drive over I-5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.