US Bridges

Portland Ave over Puyallup Ave Nprr

PoorPosted for load

Pierce County, Washington · 0.2 N JCT I-5 Port · Structure no. 085013000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
960 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
19,549
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portland Ave over Puyallup Ave Nprr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Portland Ave over Puyallup Ave Nprr in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19,549 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,188 by 2041. The structure is 960 ft (292.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPortland Ave
CrossesPuyallup Ave Nprr
Location0.2 N JCT I-5 Port
RouteCity Street 3133
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.24265, -122.4104
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating6.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length960 ft (292.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,549 (2024)
Projected traffic35,188 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$31.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Portland Ave over Puyallup Ave Nprr built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Portland Ave over Puyallup Ave Nprr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Portland Ave over Puyallup Ave Nprr carry?

About 19,549 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Portland Ave over Puyallup Ave Nprr?

The structure is 960 ft (292.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Portland Ave over Puyallup Ave Nprr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.