US Bridges

SR 165 over Wilkeson Creek

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 16.8 N Rainier Park · Structure no. 0002687A0000000

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,288
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 165 over Wilkeson Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 165 over Wilkeson Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 109 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 5 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 3,288 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,086 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 165
CrossesWilkeson Creek
Location16.8 N Rainier Park
RouteState Highway 165
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.10548, -122.04645
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,288 (2023)
Projected traffic5,086 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$712,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 165 over Wilkeson Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is SR 165 over Wilkeson 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 165 over Wilkeson Creek carry?

About 3,288 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 165 over Wilkeson Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 165 over Wilkeson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.