Gay RD E over BNSF Railroad
GoodPierce County, Washington · 0.1 No Pioneer Way · Structure no. 081258000000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 810
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gay RD E over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gay RD E over BNSF Railroad 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gay RD E over BNSF Railroad built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gay RD E over BNSF Railroad 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Gay RD E over BNSF Railroad carry?
About 810 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gay RD E over BNSF Railroad?
The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Gay RD E over BNSF Railroad?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.