US Bridges

Orville RD E over Tacoma Eastern Railroad

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 4.0 E JCT SR 161 · Structure no. 080513000000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,025
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orville RD E over Tacoma Eastern Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Orville RD E over Tacoma Eastern Railroad in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,025 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesOrville RD E
CrossesTacoma Eastern Railroad
Location4.0 E JCT SR 161
RouteCounty Highway 97300
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.98564, -122.22831
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,025 (2023)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orville RD E over Tacoma Eastern Railroad built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orville RD E over Tacoma Eastern Railroad 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Orville RD E over Tacoma Eastern Railroad carry?

About 2,025 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Orville RD E over Tacoma Eastern Railroad?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Orville RD E over Tacoma Eastern Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.