US Bridges

Gravelly Lk DR SW over Clover Creek

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 1.5 NW JCT SR 5 · Structure no. 079845000000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,705
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gravelly Lk DR SW over Clover Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Gravelly Lk DR SW over Clover Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 87 years old, older 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 16,705 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,800 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGravelly Lk DR SW
CrossesClover Creek
Location1.5 NW JCT SR 5
RouteCity Street 91170
Coordinates47.15582, -122.52314
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,705 (2023)
Projected traffic26,800 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gravelly Lk DR SW over Clover Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is Gravelly Lk DR SW over Clover 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 2023.

How much traffic does Gravelly Lk DR SW over Clover Creek carry?

About 16,705 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gravelly Lk DR SW over Clover Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Gravelly Lk DR SW over Clover Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.