US Bridges

E Main Street over Puyallup River

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 0.01 S JCT SR 410 · Structure no. 086494000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
394 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,448
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Main Street over Puyallup River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Main Street over Puyallup River in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 22,448 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,396 by 2039. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE Main Street
CrossesPuyallup River
Location0.01 S JCT SR 410
RouteCity Street 96600
Coordinates47.19657, -122.25052
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,448 (2017)
Projected traffic59,396 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$13.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Main Street over Puyallup River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Main Street over Puyallup River 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 E Main Street over Puyallup River carry?

About 22,448 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Main Street over Puyallup River?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns E Main Street over Puyallup River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.