US Bridges

Tac Spur-Schust SB over Schuster Pkwy NB

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 1.0 N JCT SR 509 · Structure no. 088852000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
623 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,955
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tac Spur-Schust SB over Schuster Pkwy NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tac Spur-Schust SB over Schuster Pkwy NB in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,955 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,319 by 2042. The structure is 623 ft (189.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTac Spur-Schust SB
CrossesSchuster Pkwy NB
Location1.0 N JCT SR 509
RouteCity Street 3298
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.25789, -122.43915
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length623 ft (189.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,955 (2022)
Projected traffic14,319 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tac Spur-Schust SB over Schuster Pkwy NB built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tac Spur-Schust SB over Schuster Pkwy NB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Tac Spur-Schust SB over Schuster Pkwy NB carry?

About 7,955 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tac Spur-Schust SB over Schuster Pkwy NB?

The structure is 623 ft (189.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Tac Spur-Schust SB over Schuster Pkwy NB?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.