48 ST E over Squally Creek
GoodPierce County, Washington · 0.42 East JCT Waller Road · Structure no. 081681000000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 265 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 625
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
48 ST E over Squally Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 48 ST E over Squally Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1937, 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 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2041. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 48 ST E over Squally Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is 48 ST E over Squally 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does 48 ST E over Squally Creek carry?
About 625 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 48 ST E over Squally Creek?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 48 ST E over Squally Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.