US Bridges

N-N Ramp to SR 167 over Ramp to I-5 NB

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 0.1 N JCT SR 167 · Structure no. 0018670A0000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
820 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,919
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N-N Ramp to SR 167 over Ramp to I-5 NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N-N Ramp to SR 167 over Ramp to I-5 NB 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,919 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,706 by 2039. The structure is 820 ft (249.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN-N Ramp to SR 167
CrossesRamp to I-5 NB
Location0.1 N JCT SR 167
RouteInterstate 5
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.23907, -122.40739
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length820 ft (249.9 m)
Longest span235 ft (71.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,919 (2019)
Projected traffic18,706 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$20.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N-N Ramp to SR 167 over Ramp to I-5 NB built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is N-N Ramp to SR 167 over Ramp to I-5 NB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does N-N Ramp to SR 167 over Ramp to I-5 NB carry?

About 12,919 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N-N Ramp to SR 167 over Ramp to I-5 NB?

The structure is 820 ft (249.9 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N-N Ramp to SR 167 over Ramp to I-5 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.