US Bridges

East 32nd Street over Lister Gulch

Good

Pierce County, Washington · East 32nd Street · Structure no. 087420000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 32nd Street over Lister Gulch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East 32nd Street over Lister Gulch in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2042. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast 32nd Street
CrossesLister Gulch
LocationEast 32nd Street
RouteCity Street 32
Coordinates47.23531, -122.40404
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2020)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$7.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East 32nd Street over Lister Gulch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 32nd Street over Lister Gulch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does East 32nd Street over Lister Gulch carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is East 32nd Street over Lister Gulch?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns East 32nd Street over Lister Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.