US Bridges

SR 16 over Future Hov Lanes

Good

Pierce County, Washington · JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0018189A0000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,602
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Future Hov Lanes is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Future Hov Lanes in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 282 ft (86 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesFuture Hov Lanes
LocationJCT I-5
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates47.23064, -122.46113
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,602 (2023)
Projected traffic63,839 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$7.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over Future Hov Lanes built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Future Hov Lanes 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Future Hov Lanes carry?

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

How long is SR 16 over Future Hov Lanes?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Future Hov Lanes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.