US Bridges

Thorne RD over I-5

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 8.5 N Thurston CO · Structure no. 0019133D0000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
344 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,883
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thorne RD over I-5 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thorne RD 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 5,883 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,577 by 2038. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesThorne RD
CrossesI-5
Location8.5 N Thurston CO
RouteCity Street 5
Coordinates47.12701, -122.54407
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,883 (2016)
Projected traffic9,577 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Thorne RD over I-5 built?

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

What condition is Thorne RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Thorne RD over I-5 carry?

About 5,883 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Thorne RD over I-5?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Thorne RD over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.