SR 165 over Carbon River
PoorPosted for loadPierce County, Washington · 11.5 N Rainier Park · Structure no. 0002950A0000000
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1945
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 494 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 165 over Carbon River is a steel continuous arch - deck carrying SR 165 over Carbon River in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1945, so it is 104 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2039. The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 165 over Carbon River built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1945.
What condition is SR 165 over Carbon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does SR 165 over Carbon River carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 165 over Carbon River?
The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns SR 165 over Carbon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.