US Bridges

96 ST E over Puyallup River

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 0.66 E JCT SR 162 · Structure no. 080405000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
381 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,525
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

96 ST E over Puyallup River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 96 ST E over Puyallup River in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,250 by 2039. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries96 ST E
CrossesPuyallup River
Location0.66 E JCT SR 162
RouteCounty Highway 78660
Coordinates47.16972, -122.21644
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,525 (2024)
Projected traffic8,250 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 96 ST E over Puyallup River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 96 ST E over Puyallup River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 96 ST E over Puyallup River carry?

About 4,525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 96 ST E over Puyallup River?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 96 ST E over Puyallup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.