US Bridges

39th Ave SE over Willows Pond Overflow

Good

Pierce County, Washington · .05 MI W JCT 5th Ave · Structure no. 088555000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,100
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

39th Ave SE over Willows Pond Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 39th Ave SE over Willows Pond Overflow 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,600 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries39th Ave SE
CrossesWillows Pond Overflow
Location.05 MI W JCT 5th Ave
RouteCity Street 1030
Coordinates47.15392, -122.28903
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2019)
Projected traffic17,600 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$956,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 39th Ave SE over Willows Pond Overflow built?

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

What condition is 39th Ave SE over Willows Pond Overflow 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 2023.

How much traffic does 39th Ave SE over Willows Pond Overflow carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 39th Ave SE over Willows Pond Overflow?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 39th Ave SE over Willows Pond Overflow?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.