US Bridges

SR 165 over Gulch No 1

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 12.1 N Rainier Park · Structure no. 0005632C0000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
92 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 165 over Gulch No 1 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 165 over Gulch No 1 in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2039. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 165
CrossesGulch No 1
Location12.1 N Rainier Park
RouteState Highway 165
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.04834, -122.04282
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2023)
Projected traffic464 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 165 over Gulch No 1 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SR 165 over Gulch No 1 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 165 over Gulch No 1 carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 165 over Gulch No 1?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 165 over Gulch No 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.