S 74TH - S 72ND ST
Carrying S 74TH - S 72ND ST over I-5
2.1 N JCT SR 512, Pierce, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: S 74TH - S 72ND ST
The S 74TH - S 72ND ST bridge in Pierce, Washington carries S 74TH - S 72ND ST over I-5. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 157,397 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Washington bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How S 74TH - S 72ND ST compares
Live comparison across Washington.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1958
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 157,397 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0005723A0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S 74TH - S 72ND ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare S 74TH - S 72ND ST against other structures in Pierce and across Washington. Washington bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for S 74TH - S 72ND ST?
S 74TH - S 72ND ST in Pierce, Washington on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is S 74TH - S 72ND ST inspected?
S 74TH - S 72ND ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 157,397 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S 74TH - S 72ND ST is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for S 74TH - S 72ND ST?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for S 74TH - S 72ND ST.
Who is responsible for maintaining S 74TH - S 72ND ST?
Ownership is not specified for S 74TH - S 72ND ST in the NBI.
How old is S 74TH - S 72ND ST and does age affect safety?
S 74TH - S 72ND ST was built in 1958, making it 68 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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