20TH INFANTRY WAY
Carrying 20TH INFANTRY WAY over DRAINAGE CANAL
ET339079, Pierce, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 20TH INFANTRY WAY
The 20TH INFANTRY WAY bridge in Pierce, Washington carries 20TH INFANTRY WAY over DRAINAGE CANAL. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 8.6 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.
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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 69.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 20TH INFANTRY WAY 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
- 2003
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 8.6 m (28 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- NASA
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- DAPFORLEW000014
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) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • 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 20TH INFANTRY WAY 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 20TH INFANTRY WAY 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 20TH INFANTRY WAY?
20TH INFANTRY WAY 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 20TH INFANTRY WAY inspected?
20TH INFANTRY WAY'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 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 20TH INFANTRY WAY 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 20TH INFANTRY WAY?
20TH INFANTRY WAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 69.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 20TH INFANTRY WAY?
20TH INFANTRY WAY is owned and maintained by NASA.
How old is 20TH INFANTRY WAY and does age affect safety?
20TH INFANTRY WAY was built in 2003, making it 23 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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