US Bridges

Frank Albert RD E over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 0.3 S JCT 20 ST E · Structure no. 086638000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frank Albert RD E over Union Pacific Railroad is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frank Albert RD E over Union Pacific Railroad in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFrank Albert RD E
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.3 S JCT 20 ST E
RouteCity Street 68911
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.23246, -122.36736
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2021)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Frank Albert RD E over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frank Albert RD E 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Frank Albert RD E over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Frank Albert RD E over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Frank Albert RD E over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.