US Bridges

D Street over Railroad

Good

Pierce County, Washington · East D St. · Structure no. 088268000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

D Street over Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying D Street over Railroad in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,880 by 2044. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesD Street
CrossesRailroad
LocationEast D St.
RouteCity Street 3101
Coordinates47.24148, -122.42967
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,880 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was D Street over Railroad built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is D Street over Railroad 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does D Street over Railroad carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is D Street over Railroad?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns D Street over Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.