FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TAC SPUR-SCHUST SB

Carrying TAC SPUR-SCHUST SB over SCHUSTER PKWY NB

1.0 N JCT SR 509, Pierce, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TAC SPUR-SCHUST SB

The TAC SPUR-SCHUST SB bridge in Pierce, Washington carries TAC SPUR-SCHUST SB over SCHUSTER PKWY NB. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 189.9 meters (623 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,955 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.8 metric tons.

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

How TAC SPUR-SCHUST SB compares

▼ 16.7
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Washington bridges
502
Bridges in Pierce · 18 in Poor condition
TAC SPUR-SCHUST SB 16.8 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
35.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
189.9 m (623 ft)
Deck Width
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,955 vehicles/day
Structure Number
088852000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, 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.
  • At 6/9, 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 TAC SPUR-SCHUST SB 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 TAC SPUR-SCHUST SB 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 TAC SPUR-SCHUST SB?

TAC SPUR-SCHUST SB in Pierce, Washington has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TAC SPUR-SCHUST SB inspected?

TAC SPUR-SCHUST SB'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 7,955 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TAC SPUR-SCHUST SB 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 TAC SPUR-SCHUST SB?

TAC SPUR-SCHUST SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TAC SPUR-SCHUST SB?

TAC SPUR-SCHUST SB is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is TAC SPUR-SCHUST SB and does age affect safety?

TAC SPUR-SCHUST SB was built in 1974, making it 52 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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