US Bridges

Tac Spur-Stad Way over Pac Ave

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 1.0 N JCT SR 509 · Structure no. 084961000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
856 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
9,360
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tac Spur-Stad Way over Pac Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tac Spur-Stad Way over Pac Ave in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 9,360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,800 by 2042. The structure is 856 ft (260.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTac Spur-Stad Way
CrossesPac Ave
Location1.0 N JCT SR 509
RouteCity Street 3298
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.25792, -122.43992
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length856 ft (260.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,360 (2022)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$12.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tac Spur-Stad Way over Pac Ave built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tac Spur-Stad Way over Pac Ave 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Tac Spur-Stad Way over Pac Ave carry?

About 9,360 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tac Spur-Stad Way over Pac Ave?

The structure is 856 ft (260.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Tac Spur-Stad Way over Pac Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.