US Bridges

24th ST E over SR 167 Soaton Ck

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 2.6 N JCT SR 410 · Structure no. 0016597A0000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
382 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,464
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

24th ST E over SR 167 Soaton Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 24th ST E over SR 167 Soaton Ck in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,464 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,663 by 2038. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries24th ST E
CrossesSR 167 Soaton Ck
Location2.6 N JCT SR 410
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.23559, -122.25282
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,464 (2016)
Projected traffic18,663 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$13.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 24th ST E over SR 167 Soaton Ck built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24th ST E over SR 167 Soaton Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 24th ST E over SR 167 Soaton Ck carry?

About 11,464 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 24th ST E over SR 167 Soaton Ck?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns 24th ST E over SR 167 Soaton Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.