US Bridges

Road over White River

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · .1MI W of Hy 410/7160 JCT · Structure no. 060507000001304

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
167
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over White River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over White River in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 70 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2045. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesWhite River
Location.1MI W of Hy 410/7160 JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 71600
Coordinates47.02286, -121.53554
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (1992)
Projected traffic250 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

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 167 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road over White River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Road over White River?

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