East 11th Street over Hylebos Waterway
FairPosted for loadPierce County, Washington · 4.2 N JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0002376A0000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 947 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East 11th Street over Hylebos Waterway is a steel movable - bascule carrying East 11th Street over Hylebos Waterway in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2044. The structure is 947 ft (288.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East 11th Street over Hylebos Waterway built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is East 11th Street over Hylebos Waterway 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does East 11th Street over Hylebos Waterway carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is East 11th Street over Hylebos Waterway?
The structure is 947 ft (288.6 m) long with a longest span of 217 ft (66.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns East 11th Street over Hylebos Waterway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.