US Bridges

Port Auto Access over Lincoln Avenue Ditch

Good

Pierce County, Washington · S Atthorne & Lincoln · Structure no. 088379000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Auto Access over Lincoln Avenue Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Port Auto Access over Lincoln Avenue Ditch 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPort Auto Access
CrossesLincoln Avenue Ditch
LocationS Atthorne & Lincoln
Coordinates47.25781, -122.4023
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$2.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Port Auto Access over Lincoln Avenue Ditch built?

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

What condition is Port Auto Access over Lincoln Avenue Ditch 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 Port Auto Access over Lincoln Avenue Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Port Auto Access over Lincoln Avenue Ditch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Port Auto Access over Lincoln Avenue Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.