US Bridges

2nd Ave SW over US 101

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 1.2 S JCT SR 8 · Structure no. 0009887A0000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,490
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Ave SW over US 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd Ave SW over US 101 in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,490 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Carries2nd Ave SW
CrossesUS 101
Location1.2 S JCT SR 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.04728, -122.99425
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,490 (2012)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Ave SW over US 101 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Ave SW over US 101 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 2nd Ave SW over US 101 carry?

About 5,490 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Ave SW over US 101?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Ave SW over US 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.