US Bridges

SR 7 over Clover Creek

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 3.7 N JCT SR 507 · Structure no. 0003470A0000000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,999
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Clover Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 7 over Clover Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 96 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 31,999 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,926 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 7
CrossesClover Creek
Location3.7 N JCT SR 507
RouteState Highway 7
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.13706, -122.43461
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,999 (2023)
Projected traffic45,926 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
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$808,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Clover Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is SR 7 over Clover 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Clover Creek carry?

About 31,999 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Clover Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Clover Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.