US Bridges

Schuster Pkwy over North 30th & Bnrr

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 2.0 N JCT SR509 · Structure no. 085577000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
780 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
26,559
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuster Pkwy over North 30th & Bnrr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Schuster Pkwy over North 30th & Bnrr in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 26,559 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,806 by 2044. The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSchuster Pkwy
CrossesNorth 30th & Bnrr
Location2.0 N JCT SR509
RouteCity Street 3298
Coordinates47.27432, -122.46011
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length780 ft (237.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,559 (2022)
Projected traffic47,806 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$12.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schuster Pkwy over North 30th & Bnrr built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schuster Pkwy over North 30th & Bnrr 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Schuster Pkwy over North 30th & Bnrr carry?

About 26,559 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Schuster Pkwy over North 30th & Bnrr?

The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Schuster Pkwy over North 30th & Bnrr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.