TACOMA-VASHON TRAF
Carrying TACOMA-VASHON TRAF over PUGET SOUND
PT DEFIANCE-TACOMA, Pierce, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TACOMA-VASHON TRAF
The TACOMA-VASHON TRAF bridge in Pierce, Washington carries TACOMA-VASHON TRAF over PUGET SOUND. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1994, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 7 sections, stretching 24.7 meters (81 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,330 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TACOMA-VASHON TRAF compares
Live comparison across Washington.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1958
- Last Reconstructed
- 1994
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 24.7 m (81 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,330 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0012701A0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
How to read this record
TACOMA-VASHON TRAF is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare TACOMA-VASHON TRAF 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 TACOMA-VASHON TRAF?
TACOMA-VASHON TRAF in Pierce, Washington has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TACOMA-VASHON TRAF inspected?
TACOMA-VASHON TRAF'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 2,330 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TACOMA-VASHON TRAF is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for TACOMA-VASHON TRAF?
TACOMA-VASHON TRAF has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining TACOMA-VASHON TRAF?
TACOMA-VASHON TRAF is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is TACOMA-VASHON TRAF and does age affect safety?
TACOMA-VASHON TRAF was built in 1958, making it 68 years old and last reconstructed in 1994.
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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