US Bridges

Road over White River

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 0.5 MI S of Hy 410/73 JCT · Structure no. 060507000001271

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over White River is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over White River in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 69 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 6 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2045. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesWhite River
Location0.5 MI S of Hy 410/73 JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 73000
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.07861, -121.58498
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (1992)
Projected traffic82 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 White River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Road over White River 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 White River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Road over White River?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road over White River?

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