US Bridges

Delin Street over I-5

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 1.0 N JCT SR 16 · Structure no. 0016958C0000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
428 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,449
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delin Street over I-5 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Delin Street over I-5 in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,449 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,292 by 2033. The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDelin Street
CrossesI-5
Location1.0 N JCT SR 16
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.23194, -122.44083
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length428 ft (130.5 m)
Longest span247 ft (75.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,449 (2012)
Projected traffic4,292 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$12.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Delin Street over I-5 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delin Street 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Delin Street over I-5 carry?

About 3,449 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Delin Street over I-5?

The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long with a longest span of 247 ft (75.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Delin Street over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.