SR 162 over Spiketon Creek
GoodPierce County, Washington · 17.2 E JCT SR 410 · Structure no. 0019438T0000000
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 240 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,121
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 162 over Spiketon Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 162 over Spiketon Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 7,121 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,183 by 2038. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 162 over Spiketon Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 162 over Spiketon 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 162 over Spiketon Creek carry?
About 7,121 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 162 over Spiketon Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 162 over Spiketon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.