IRR Valley Avenue over Union Pacific Railroad
FairPierce County, Washington · 2.2 E JCT SR 5 · Structure no. 086193000000000
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 662 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,765
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR Valley Avenue over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR Valley Avenue over Union Pacific Railroad in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 18,765 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,514 by 2039. The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR Valley Avenue over Union Pacific Railroad built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR Valley Avenue over Union Pacific Railroad 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does IRR Valley Avenue over Union Pacific Railroad carry?
About 18,765 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR Valley Avenue over Union Pacific Railroad?
The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns IRR Valley Avenue over Union Pacific Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.