US Bridges

SR 99 over Hylebos Creek

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 1.1 N JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0001105A0000000

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,907
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 99 over Hylebos Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 99 over Hylebos Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 98 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 23,907 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,228 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 99
CrossesHylebos Creek
Location1.1 N JCT I-5
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates47.24379, -122.3385
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,907 (2023)
Projected traffic33,228 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 99 over Hylebos Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is SR 99 over Hylebos Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 99 over Hylebos Creek carry?

About 23,907 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 99 over Hylebos Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 99 over Hylebos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.