US Bridges

SR 16 over S Tacoma Way/Strr/Center

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 0.1 N JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0017594I0000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,609 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
46,602
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over S Tacoma Way/Strr/Center is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over S Tacoma Way/Strr/Center in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46,602 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,839 by 2039. The structure is 1,609 ft (490.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesS Tacoma Way/Strr/Center
Location0.1 N JCT I-5
RouteState Highway 16
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.23133, -122.46097
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,609 ft (490.4 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,602 (2023)
Projected traffic63,839 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$30.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over S Tacoma Way/Strr/Center built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over S Tacoma Way/Strr/Center 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 SR 16 over S Tacoma Way/Strr/Center carry?

About 46,602 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over S Tacoma Way/Strr/Center?

The structure is 1,609 ft (490.4 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over S Tacoma Way/Strr/Center?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.