US Bridges

SR 162 over Voights Creek

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 9.2 E JCT SR 410 · Structure no. 0016635A0000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,745
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 162 over Voights Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 162 over Voights Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,745 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,420 by 2039. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 162
CrossesVoights Creek
Location9.2 E JCT SR 410
RouteState Highway 162
Coordinates47.08286, -122.17578
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,745 (2023)
Projected traffic12,420 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 162 over Voights Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 162 over Voights 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 162 over Voights Creek carry?

About 8,745 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 162 over Voights Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 162 over Voights Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.