US Bridges

Martin Way E over Slough

Good

Thurston County, Washington · .19 M SW of Nisqually Cut · Structure no. 086523000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,895
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Way E over Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Martin Way E over Slough in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 17,895 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,665 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMartin Way E
CrossesSlough
Location.19 M SW of Nisqually Cut
RouteCounty Highway 13190
Coordinates47.06515, -122.72261
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,895 (2020)
Projected traffic27,665 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martin Way E over Slough built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin Way E over Slough 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Martin Way E over Slough carry?

About 17,895 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Martin Way E over Slough?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Way E over Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.