US Bridges

Bridgeport Wy SW over Clover Creek

FairPosted for load

Pierce County, Washington · .2 S JCT SR 5 · Structure no. 081214000000000

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,440
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgeport Wy SW over Clover Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bridgeport Wy SW over Clover Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17,440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBridgeport Wy SW
CrossesClover Creek
Location.2 S JCT SR 5
RouteCity Street 90430
Coordinates47.14432, -122.50452
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 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 rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,440 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridgeport Wy SW over Clover Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Bridgeport Wy SW over Clover Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bridgeport Wy SW over Clover Creek carry?

About 17,440 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridgeport Wy SW over Clover Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgeport Wy SW over Clover Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.