US Bridges

W 5th Avenue over Bnrr

FairPosted for load

Thurston County, Washington · 5th Avenue · Structure no. 085227000000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,790
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 5th Avenue over Bnrr is a concrete continuous slab carrying W 5th Avenue over Bnrr in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,790 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2036. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW 5th Avenue
CrossesBnrr
Location5th Avenue
RouteCity Street 92002
Coordinates47.04364, -122.91128
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.3 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,790 (2020)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W 5th Avenue over Bnrr built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is W 5th Avenue over Bnrr 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 W 5th Avenue over Bnrr carry?

About 16,790 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W 5th Avenue over Bnrr?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns W 5th Avenue over Bnrr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.