US Bridges

East L Street over I-5

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 0.8 N JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 0019157B0000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
364 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,491
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East L Street over I-5 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East L Street over I-5 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 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 5,491 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,823 by 2039. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast L Street
CrossesI-5
Location0.8 N JCT SR 7
RouteCity Street 5
Coordinates47.23838, -122.41658
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,491 (2019)
Projected traffic8,823 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$8.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East L Street over I-5 built?

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

What condition is East L Street 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does East L Street over I-5 carry?

About 5,491 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East L Street over I-5?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns East L Street over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.