US Bridges

Port of Tacoma RD over Nfrc Lines

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 1.7 N JCT I-705 · Structure no. 0015833B0000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
432 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,594
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port of Tacoma RD over Nfrc Lines is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Port of Tacoma RD over Nfrc Lines in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 12,594 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,600 by 2043. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPort of Tacoma RD
CrossesNfrc Lines
Location1.7 N JCT I-705
RouteCity Street 509
Coordinates47.24803, -122.38557
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length432 ft (131.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,594 (2021)
Projected traffic22,600 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$31.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Port of Tacoma RD over Nfrc Lines built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port of Tacoma RD over Nfrc Lines 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Port of Tacoma RD over Nfrc Lines carry?

About 12,594 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Port of Tacoma RD over Nfrc Lines?

The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Port of Tacoma RD over Nfrc Lines?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.