US Bridges

Road over Huckleberry Creek

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 0.4 MI W of 73/7320 JCT · Structure no. 060507000001268

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1995 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Huckleberry Creek is a concrete frame carrying Road over Huckleberry Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 73 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesHuckleberry Creek
Location0.4 MI W of 73/7320 JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 73200
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.06053, -121.60446
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1995)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Huckleberry Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Road over Huckleberry Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Huckleberry Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Road over Huckleberry Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Huckleberry Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.