US Bridges

East 23rd Street over City Waterway- Dock to D

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 01.0 No. JCT I-5 · Structure no. 085023000000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 23rd Street over City Waterway- Dock to D is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying East 23rd Street over City Waterway- Dock to D in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,922 by 2044. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast 23rd Street
CrossesCity Waterway- Dock to D
Location01.0 No. JCT I-5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.24161, -122.43152
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,922 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$4.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East 23rd Street over City Waterway- Dock to D built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 23rd Street over City Waterway- Dock to D 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 2024.

How much traffic does East 23rd Street over City Waterway- Dock to D carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East 23rd Street over City Waterway- Dock to D?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns East 23rd Street over City Waterway- Dock to D?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.