Pacific Ave over I-5
GoodPierce County, Washington · 1.1 N JCT SR 16 · Structure no. 0018607A0000000
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 569 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,916
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pacific Ave over I-5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Pacific Ave over I-5 in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 12,916 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,634 by 2036. The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pacific Ave over I-5 built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pacific Ave 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Pacific Ave over I-5 carry?
About 12,916 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Pacific Ave over I-5?
The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Pacific Ave over I-5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.