US Bridges

W 4th Avenue over Fill Slope

Fair

Thurston County, Washington · 4th Avenue · Structure no. 087504000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,060
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 4th Avenue over Fill Slope is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying W 4th Avenue over Fill Slope in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 20,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2036. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW 4th Avenue
CrossesFill Slope
Location4th Avenue
RouteCity Street 156
Coordinates47.04458, -122.91197
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,060 (2020)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W 4th Avenue over Fill Slope built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 4th Avenue over Fill Slope 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 4th Avenue over Fill Slope carry?

About 20,060 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W 4th Avenue over Fill Slope?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns W 4th Avenue over Fill Slope?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.