US Bridges

SR 167 NB over Puyallup River

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 6.4 N JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0018513A0000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
558 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,815
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 167 NB over Puyallup River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 167 NB over Puyallup River in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 17,815 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,711 by 2039. The structure is 558 ft (170.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 167 NB
CrossesPuyallup River
Location6.4 N JCT I-5
RouteState Highway 167
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.20191, -122.29383
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length558 ft (170.1 m)
Longest span290 ft (88.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,815 (2023)
Projected traffic26,711 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 167 NB over Puyallup River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 167 NB over Puyallup River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 167 NB over Puyallup River carry?

About 17,815 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 167 NB over Puyallup River?

The structure is 558 ft (170.1 m) long with a longest span of 290 ft (88.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 167 NB over Puyallup River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.