US Bridges

East L Street over East 25th Street

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 0.1 N JCT I-5 · Structure no. 088226000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,521
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East L Street over East 25th Street is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying East L Street over East 25th Street in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,521 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast L Street
CrossesEast 25th Street
Location0.1 N JCT I-5
RouteCity Street 3129
Coordinates47.24078, -122.41721
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,521 (2021)
Projected traffic2,350 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East L Street over East 25th Street built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is East L Street over East 25th Street 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does East L Street over East 25th Street carry?

About 1,521 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East L Street over East 25th Street?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns East L Street over East 25th Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.