US Bridges

Mckinley Way over I-5

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 0.2 N JCT I-705 · Structure no. 0018607B0000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
332 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,053
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckinley Way over I-5 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mckinley Way over I-5 in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9,053 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,309 by 2040. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMckinley Way
CrossesI-5
Location0.2 N JCT I-705
RouteCity Street 5
Coordinates47.23478, -122.42794
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,053 (2002)
Projected traffic17,309 by 2040
Trucks2%
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$11 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mckinley Way over I-5 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckinley Way 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 Mckinley Way over I-5 carry?

About 9,053 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mckinley Way over I-5?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Mckinley Way over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.