SR 509 over Wapato Creek
GoodPierce County, Washington · 3.0 E JCT I-705 · Structure no. 0014414A0000000
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,936
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 509 over Wapato Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 509 over Wapato Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 13,936 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,365 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 509 over Wapato Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 509 over Wapato Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.
How much traffic does SR 509 over Wapato Creek carry?
About 13,936 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 509 over Wapato Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR 509 over Wapato Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.