Lynch Creek RD E over Lynch Creek
FairPierce County, Washington · .57 N JCT SR161 · Structure no. 081697000000000
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lynch Creek RD E over Lynch Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lynch Creek RD E over Lynch Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lynch Creek RD E over Lynch Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lynch Creek RD E over Lynch 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Lynch Creek RD E over Lynch Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lynch Creek RD E over Lynch Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Lynch Creek RD E over Lynch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.