288 ST E over South Creek Tributary
FairPierce County, Washington · .42 W JCT SR161 · Structure no. 080114000000000
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
288 ST E over South Creek Tributary is a concrete slab carrying 288 ST E over South Creek Tributary in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 288 ST E over South Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is 288 ST E over South Creek Tributary 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 2024.
How much traffic does 288 ST E over South Creek Tributary carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 288 ST E over South Creek Tributary?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns 288 ST E over South Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.