US Bridges

Fish War Mem X-Ing over Terrain

FairClosed to traffic

Pierce County, Washington · 0.2 N JCT I-5 · Structure no. 086565000000000

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish War Mem X-Ing over Terrain is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fish War Mem X-Ing over Terrain in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,474 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFish War Mem X-Ing
CrossesTerrain
Location0.2 N JCT I-5
RouteCity Street 3246
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.24321, -122.40332
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2022)
Projected traffic25,474 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fish War Mem X-Ing over Terrain built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish War Mem X-Ing over Terrain 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Fish War Mem X-Ing over Terrain carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fish War Mem X-Ing over Terrain?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Fish War Mem X-Ing over Terrain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.