Sumner Tapps HWY E over Lake Tapps Outfall Pse
FairPierce County, Washington · .117F N Tapps HWY · Structure no. 080812000000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 215 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,675
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sumner Tapps HWY E over Lake Tapps Outfall Pse is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sumner Tapps HWY E over Lake Tapps Outfall Pse in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 7,675 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,700 by 2041. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sumner Tapps HWY E over Lake Tapps Outfall Pse built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sumner Tapps HWY E over Lake Tapps Outfall Pse 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Sumner Tapps HWY E over Lake Tapps Outfall Pse carry?
About 7,675 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sumner Tapps HWY E over Lake Tapps Outfall Pse?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Sumner Tapps HWY E over Lake Tapps Outfall Pse?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.