US Bridges

Waller RD E over Clover Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pierce County, Washington · 2.5 E JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 081796000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,675
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waller RD E over Clover Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Waller RD E over Clover Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,675 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWaller RD E
CrossesClover Creek
Location2.5 E JCT SR 7
RouteCounty Highway 95330
Coordinates47.12636, -122.3893
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,675 (2019)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waller RD E over Clover Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waller RD E over Clover 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 Waller RD E over Clover Creek carry?

About 8,675 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Waller RD E over Clover Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Waller RD E over Clover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.