US Bridges

15th Street over Dock Street

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 2.0 No JCT I-5 · Structure no. 085445000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
420 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,631
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

15th Street over Dock Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 15th Street over Dock Street in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2,631 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,065 by 2044. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries15th Street
CrossesDock Street
Location2.0 No JCT I-5
RouteCity Street 1280
Coordinates47.24957, -122.43488
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,631 (2022)
Projected traffic4,065 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$7.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 15th Street over Dock Street built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15th Street over Dock Street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 15th Street over Dock Street carry?

About 2,631 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 15th Street over Dock Street?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 15th Street over Dock Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.