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Tacoma Narrows
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Structure Number: 0016441A0000000
Bridge: Sb Sr 16
Over: Tacoma Narrows
State: Washington
County:Pierce County
Year Built:2007
Bridge Condition: Good


Deck ConditionGood - Some minor problems.
Superstructure ConditionGood - Some minor problems.
Substructure ConditionGood - Some minor problems.
Culvert ConditionNot Applicable - Structure is not a culvert.
Channel ConditionVery Good - Banks are protected or well vegetated. River control devices such as spur dikes and embankment protection are not required or are in a stable condition.
RailingsInspected feature meets currently acceptable standards.
TransitionsInspected feature meets currently acceptable standards.
Approach GuardrailInspected feature meets currently acceptable standards.
Approach Guardrail EndsInspected feature meets currently acceptable standards.
Deck Geometry EvaluationMeets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Underclearance EvaluationEqual to present desirable criteria
Approach Roadway AlignmentEqual to present desirable criteria
Scour Critical BridgesBridge foundations determined to be stable for assessed or calculated scour conditions; calculated scour is above top of footing.



Bridge Imp. Cost:$64,612,000
Road Imp. Cost:$12,922,000
Cost Estimate Year:2014
Work Proposed:Bridge rehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength.
Work to be Done By:Work to be done by contract



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