FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TACOMA RAIL RR

Carrying TACOMA RAIL RR over 112 ST E

0.3 SO JCT SR 512, Pierce, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: TACOMA RAIL RR

The TACOMA RAIL RR bridge in Pierce, Washington carries TACOMA RAIL RR over 112 ST E. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 16,575 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 TACOMA RAIL RR compares

502
Bridges in Pierce · 18 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Washington.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1997
Material
Steel
Avg Daily Traffic
16,575 vehicles/day
Structure Number
086349000000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TACOMA RAIL RR 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 RAIL RR 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 RAIL RR?

TACOMA RAIL RR in Pierce, Washington on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TACOMA RAIL RR inspected?

TACOMA RAIL RR'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 16,575 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TACOMA RAIL RR 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 TACOMA RAIL RR?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for TACOMA RAIL RR.

Who is responsible for maintaining TACOMA RAIL RR?

Ownership is not specified for TACOMA RAIL RR in the NBI.

How old is TACOMA RAIL RR and does age affect safety?

TACOMA RAIL RR was built in 1997, making it 29 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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