Fish War Mem X-ing
Carrying Fish War Mem X-ing over TERRAIN
0.2 N JCT I-5, Pierce, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Fish War Mem X-ing
The Fish War Mem X-ing bridge in Pierce, Washington carries Fish War Mem X-ing over TERRAIN. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 29.0 meters (95 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,000 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 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Fish War Mem X-ing 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1925
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 29.0 m (95 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.0 m (46 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 15,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 086565000000000
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.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Fish War Mem X-ing 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 Fish War Mem X-ing 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 Fish War Mem X-ing?
Fish War Mem X-ing in Pierce, Washington has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Fish War Mem X-ing inspected?
Fish War Mem X-ing'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 15,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Fish War Mem X-ing is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Fish War Mem X-ing?
Fish War Mem X-ing has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Fish War Mem X-ing?
Fish War Mem X-ing is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is Fish War Mem X-ing and does age affect safety?
Fish War Mem X-ing was built in 1925, making it 101 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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