US Bridges

North Proctor over Puget Gulch N32 to N 33S

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 3.5 NW JCT I-5 · Structure no. 085446000000000

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
397 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,088
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Proctor over Puget Gulch N32 to N 33S is a concrete arch - deck carrying North Proctor over Puget Gulch N32 to N 33S in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 98 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 8,088 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,558 by 2042. The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Proctor
CrossesPuget Gulch N32 to N 33S
Location3.5 NW JCT I-5
RouteCity Street 2979
Coordinates47.27772, -122.48889
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length397 ft (121 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,088 (2020)
Projected traffic14,558 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Proctor over Puget Gulch N32 to N 33S built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is North Proctor over Puget Gulch N32 to N 33S 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does North Proctor over Puget Gulch N32 to N 33S carry?

About 8,088 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Proctor over Puget Gulch N32 to N 33S?

The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns North Proctor over Puget Gulch N32 to N 33S?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.