FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

128 ST E

Carrying 128 ST E over PUYALLUP RIVER

.64 E JCT SR162, Pierce, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 128 ST E

The 128 ST E bridge in Pierce, Washington carries 128 ST E over PUYALLUP RIVER. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 125.3 meters (411 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,375 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How 128 ST E compares

▼ 2.7
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 49%
Lower load rating than 51% of Washington bridges
502
Bridges in Pierce · 18 in Poor condition
128 ST E 30.8 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.3
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
12.4
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
30.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
125.3 m (411 ft)
Deck Width
11.8 m (39 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,375 vehicles/day
Structure Number
080557000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 128 ST E 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 128 ST E 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 128 ST E?

128 ST E in Pierce, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 128 ST E inspected?

128 ST E'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 5,375 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 128 ST E is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 128 ST E?

128 ST E has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 128 ST E?

128 ST E is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 128 ST E and does age affect safety?

128 ST E was built in 1987, making it 39 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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