US Bridges

Fish War Mem X-Ing over Ramp

FairClosed to traffic

Pierce County, Washington · 0.2 N JCT I-5 · Structure no. 086566000000000

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

About this bridge

Fish War Mem X-Ing over Ramp is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fish War Mem X-Ing over Ramp 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 32,000 by 2042. The structure is 417 ft (127.1 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
CrossesRamp
Location0.2 N JCT I-5
RouteCity Street 3246
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.24322, -122.40205
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length417 ft (127.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2022)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$20.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Fish War Mem X-Ing over Ramp 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 Ramp carry?

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

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

The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Fish War Mem X-Ing over Ramp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.