US Bridges

Tacoma Av E over White River

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 1.4 N JCT SR410 · Structure no. 086640000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,972
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tacoma Av E over White River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tacoma Av E over White 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,972 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTacoma Av E
CrossesWhite River
Location1.4 N JCT SR410
RouteCity Street 98434
Coordinates47.21635, -122.23854
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,972 (2019)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2040
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$12.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tacoma Av E over White River built?

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

What condition is Tacoma Av E over White River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Tacoma Av E over White River carry?

About 6,972 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Tacoma Av E over White River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Tacoma Av E over White River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.