I-5 over Clover Creek
FairPierce County, Washington · 10.9 N Thurston CO · Structure no. 0005523B0000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 67,232
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-5 over Clover Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-5 over Clover Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 68 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 67,232 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,050 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 167 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-5 over Clover Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is I-5 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does I-5 over Clover Creek carry?
About 67,232 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-5 over Clover Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 167 ft wide.
Who owns I-5 over Clover Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.