US Bridges

East 26th Street over Cmstp&p RR a to C Stree

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 0.4 N JCT I-5 &SR7 · Structure no. 085120000000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
323 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
8,375
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 26th Street over Cmstp&p RR a to C Stree is a concrete tee beam carrying East 26th Street over Cmstp&p RR a to C Stree in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 94 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.

It carries about 8,375 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,359 by 2042. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast 26th Street
CrossesCmstp&p RR a to C Stree
Location0.4 N JCT I-5 &SR7
RouteCity Street 2977
Coordinates47.23838, -122.43198
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,375 (2022)
Projected traffic21,359 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$7.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East 26th Street over Cmstp&p RR a to C Stree built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is East 26th Street over Cmstp&p RR a to C Stree 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does East 26th Street over Cmstp&p RR a to C Stree carry?

About 8,375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is East 26th Street over Cmstp&p RR a to C Stree?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns East 26th Street over Cmstp&p RR a to C Stree?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.