US Bridges

East 34th Street over B Street to D STREET-SR7

FairPosted for load

Pierce County, Washington · 0.25 S JCT I5 · Structure no. 085127000000000

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
550 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,617
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 34th Street over B Street to D STREET-SR7 is a concrete arch - deck carrying East 34th Street over B Street to D STREET-SR7 in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 4,617 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,134 by 2039. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast 34th Street
CrossesB Street to D STREET-SR7
Location0.25 S JCT I5
RouteCity Street 3234
Coordinates47.23061, -122.42995
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span274 ft (83.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,617 (2020)
Projected traffic7,134 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East 34th Street over B Street to D STREET-SR7 built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 34th Street over B Street to D STREET-SR7 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does East 34th Street over B Street to D STREET-SR7 carry?

About 4,617 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East 34th Street over B Street to D STREET-SR7?

The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 274 ft (83.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns East 34th Street over B Street to D STREET-SR7?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.