US Bridges

216th Ave SW over I-5 RR

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 0.8 N Lewis CO · Structure no. 0008271A0000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
357 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

216th Ave SW over I-5 RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 216th Ave SW over I-5 RR in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries216th Ave SW
CrossesI-5 RR
Location0.8 N Lewis CO
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.77558, -123.00011
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 216th Ave SW over I-5 RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 216th Ave SW over I-5 RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 216th Ave SW over I-5 RR carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 216th Ave SW over I-5 RR?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 216th Ave SW over I-5 RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.