US Bridges

183rd Ave SW over I-5

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 1.5 N JCT US 12 · Structure no. 0008271B0000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
402 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,344
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

183rd Ave SW over I-5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 183rd Ave SW over I-5 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 2,344 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,257 by 2036. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries183rd Ave SW
CrossesI-5
Location1.5 N JCT US 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.82256, -122.99631
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,344 (2002)
Projected traffic4,257 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$6.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 183rd Ave SW over I-5 built?

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

What condition is 183rd Ave SW over I-5 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 183rd Ave SW over I-5 carry?

About 2,344 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 183rd Ave SW over I-5?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 183rd Ave SW over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.