Nisqually RD SW over BNSF Railroad Overpass
GoodPierce County, Washington · 1.1 S JCT SR 5 · Structure no. 087173000000000
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 642 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,225
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nisqually RD SW over BNSF Railroad Overpass is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nisqually RD SW over BNSF Railroad Overpass in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 13,225 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2045. The structure is 642 ft (195.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nisqually RD SW over BNSF Railroad Overpass built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nisqually RD SW over BNSF Railroad Overpass 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Nisqually RD SW over BNSF Railroad Overpass carry?
About 13,225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Nisqually RD SW over BNSF Railroad Overpass?
The structure is 642 ft (195.7 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Nisqually RD SW over BNSF Railroad Overpass?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.