S 4th Street over Dock Street
FairPierce County, Washington · 2.0 N JCT I-5 SR73 · Structure no. 085586000000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 519 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 4th Street over Dock Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S 4th Street over Dock Street in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,858 by 2043. The structure is 519 ft (158.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 4th Street over Dock Street built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 4th Street over Dock Street 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does S 4th Street over Dock Street carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S 4th Street over Dock Street?
The structure is 519 ft (158.2 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns S 4th Street over Dock Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.