US Bridges

Puyallup Ave over E 24th&B St& Abandoned R

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 0.5 N JCT I-5&SR7 · Structure no. 085118000000000

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Puyallup Ave over E 24th&B St& Abandoned R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Puyallup Ave over E 24th&B St& Abandoned R in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 115 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,823 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPuyallup Ave
CrossesE 24th&B St& Abandoned R
Location0.5 N JCT I-5&SR7
RouteCity Street 3246
Coordinates47.24037, -122.43203
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2021)
Projected traffic18,823 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Puyallup Ave over E 24th&B St& Abandoned R built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Puyallup Ave over E 24th&B St& Abandoned R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Puyallup Ave over E 24th&B St& Abandoned R carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Puyallup Ave over E 24th&B St& Abandoned R?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Puyallup Ave over E 24th&B St& Abandoned R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.