US Bridges

Berkeley Ave over I-5

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Pierce County, Washington · 7.7 N Thurston CO · Structure no. 0019133A0000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
522 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,599
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berkeley Ave over I-5 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berkeley Ave over I-5 in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 14,599 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,709 by 2036. The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBerkeley Ave
CrossesI-5
Location7.7 N Thurston CO
RouteCity Street 5
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.11911, -122.55856
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length522 ft (159.1 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,599 (2010)
Projected traffic23,709 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$16.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Berkeley Ave over I-5 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berkeley 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Berkeley Ave over I-5 carry?

About 14,599 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Berkeley Ave over I-5?

The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Berkeley Ave over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.