SR 16 over Purdy Creek
GoodPierce County, Washington · 1.8 N JCT SR 302 · Structure no. 0019763A0000000
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 206 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26,993
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 16 over Purdy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Purdy Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 26,993 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,215 by 2039. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 41 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 16 over Purdy Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 16 over Purdy 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 16 over Purdy Creek carry?
About 26,993 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 16 over Purdy Creek?
The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 16 over Purdy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.