US Bridges

I-5 over Puyallup River/Rr/Sr 167

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Pierce County, Washington · 0.2 N JCT SR 167 · Structure no. 0019157A0000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,579 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
90,829
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over Puyallup River/Rr/Sr 167 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 over Puyallup River/Rr/Sr 167 in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 90,829 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 133,116 by 2039. The structure is 1,579 ft (481.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-5
CrossesPuyallup River/Rr/Sr 167
Location0.2 N JCT SR 167
RouteInterstate 5
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.23992, -122.40328
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,579 ft (481.3 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,829 (2023)
Projected traffic133,116 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$56.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over Puyallup River/Rr/Sr 167 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 over Puyallup River/Rr/Sr 167 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 I-5 over Puyallup River/Rr/Sr 167 carry?

About 90,829 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over Puyallup River/Rr/Sr 167?

The structure is 1,579 ft (481.3 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over Puyallup River/Rr/Sr 167?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.