US Bridges

Memory LN W over Stream

Good

Pierce County, Washington · .2 Wjct Sunset Be. · Structure no. 082143000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memory LN W over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Memory LN W over Stream in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMemory LN W
CrossesStream
Location.2 Wjct Sunset Be.
RouteCity Street 32710
Coordinates47.21861, -122.56917
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic85 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Memory LN W over Stream built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Memory LN W over Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does Memory LN W over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Memory LN W over Stream?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Memory LN W over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.