US Bridges

Lincoln Ave over E MARC ST Milwaukee Way

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 0.6 NE JCT E Portland Ave · Structure no. 088378000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,155 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Ave over E MARC ST Milwaukee Way is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Ave over E MARC ST Milwaukee Way in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,120 by 2043. The structure is 1,155 ft (352 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLincoln Ave
CrossesE MARC ST Milwaukee Way
Location0.6 NE JCT E Portland Ave
RouteCity Street 1280
Coordinates47.25365, -122.40809
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,155 ft (352 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2021)
Projected traffic12,120 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$42.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Ave over E MARC ST Milwaukee Way built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Ave over E MARC ST Milwaukee Way 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Ave over E MARC ST Milwaukee Way carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Ave over E MARC ST Milwaukee Way?

The structure is 1,155 ft (352 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Ave over E MARC ST Milwaukee Way?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.