US Bridges

Road over Huckleberry Creek

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 0.1 MI SW of 73/7305 JCT · Structure no. 060507000016325

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2008 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Huckleberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Huckleberry Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesHuckleberry Creek
Location0.1 MI SW of 73/7305 JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 73050
Coordinates47.07692, -121.58781
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2008)
Projected traffic60 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 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Huckleberry 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Road over Huckleberry Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Road over Huckleberry Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Huckleberry Creek?

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