US Bridges

31 Av Ct E over Clear Creek

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 0.1 S JCT SR 410 · Structure no. 081191000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

31 Av Ct E over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 31 Av Ct E over Clear Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Carries31 Av Ct E
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.1 S JCT SR 410
RouteCounty Highway 68850
Coordinates47.24836, -122.38672
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2021)
Projected traffic700 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$1.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 31 Av Ct E over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 31 Av Ct E over Clear 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 31 Av Ct E over Clear Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 31 Av Ct E over Clear Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 31 Av Ct E over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.