US Bridges

Ski Park RD E over Lynch Creek

Good

Pierce County, Washington · .2 N JCT SR161 · Structure no. 081202000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ski Park RD E over Lynch Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ski Park RD E over Lynch Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSki Park RD E
CrossesLynch Creek
Location.2 N JCT SR161
RouteCounty Highway 71750
Coordinates46.87949, -122.27509
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
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 Ski Park RD E over Lynch Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ski Park RD E over Lynch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ski Park RD E over Lynch Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ski Park RD E over Lynch Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ski Park RD E over Lynch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.