86 Av NW over Lay Inlet / Nelyal Creek
FairPierce County, Washington · 3.0 W JCT SR16 · Structure no. 079848000000000
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
86 Av NW over Lay Inlet / Nelyal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 86 Av NW over Lay Inlet / Nelyal Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 86 Av NW over Lay Inlet / Nelyal Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is 86 Av NW over Lay Inlet / Nelyal 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does 86 Av NW over Lay Inlet / Nelyal Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 86 Av NW over Lay Inlet / Nelyal Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 86 Av NW over Lay Inlet / Nelyal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.