Milwaukee Avenue over Puyallup River
FairPierce County, Washington · 0.3 S JCT SR167 · Structure no. 083608000000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 430 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,010
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Milwaukee Avenue over Puyallup River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Milwaukee Avenue over Puyallup River in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 64 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 10,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,825 by 2039. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Milwaukee Avenue over Puyallup River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Milwaukee Avenue over Puyallup River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Milwaukee Avenue over Puyallup River carry?
About 10,010 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Milwaukee Avenue over Puyallup River?
The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Milwaukee Avenue over Puyallup River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.