US Bridges

East Lincoln Ave over Puyallup River

FairPosted for load

Pierce County, Washington · 0.7 N JCT I-5 · Structure no. 085015000000000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
466 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Lincoln Ave over Puyallup River is a steel truss - thru carrying East Lincoln Ave over Puyallup River in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,888 by 2042. The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Lincoln Ave
CrossesPuyallup River
Location0.7 N JCT I-5
RouteCity Street 3262
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.24982, -122.41421
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length466 ft (142 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2020)
Projected traffic8,888 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Lincoln Ave over Puyallup River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is East Lincoln Ave 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does East Lincoln Ave over Puyallup River carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is East Lincoln Ave over Puyallup River?

The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns East Lincoln Ave over Puyallup River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.