TACOMA AVENUE SO
Carrying TACOMA AVENUE SO over NPRR &SO TACOMA WAY
0.1 N I-5 UNDERCROSSING, Pierce, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TACOMA AVENUE SO
The TACOMA AVENUE SO bridge in Pierce, Washington carries TACOMA AVENUE SO over NPRR &SO TACOMA WAY. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2016, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 6 sections, stretching 101.5 meters (333 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,550 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal 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 27.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TACOMA AVENUE SO 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
- 1930
- Last Reconstructed
- 2016
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 101.5 m (333 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.8 m (58 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,550 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 085121000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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 TACOMA AVENUE SO 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 TACOMA AVENUE SO 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 AVENUE SO?
TACOMA AVENUE SO 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 TACOMA AVENUE SO inspected?
TACOMA AVENUE SO'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 10,550 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TACOMA AVENUE SO 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 TACOMA AVENUE SO?
TACOMA AVENUE SO has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining TACOMA AVENUE SO?
TACOMA AVENUE SO is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is TACOMA AVENUE SO and does age affect safety?
TACOMA AVENUE SO was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 2016.
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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