East 34th Street over Pacific to a ST
PoorPosted for loadPierce County, Washington · 0.2 S JCT I-5 · Structure no. 085122000000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 485 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East 34th Street over Pacific to a ST is a concrete arch - deck carrying East 34th Street over Pacific to a ST in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 3 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2039. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East 34th Street over Pacific to a ST built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is East 34th Street over Pacific to a ST 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 2024.
How much traffic does East 34th Street over Pacific to a ST carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is East 34th Street over Pacific to a ST?
The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 243 ft (74.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns East 34th Street over Pacific to a ST?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.