45 ST E over Lake Tapps
FairPierce County, Washington · 1. SE Sumnr Tps Hy · Structure no. 081989000000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 206 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
45 ST E over Lake Tapps is a concrete continuous slab carrying 45 ST E over Lake Tapps in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2041. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 45 ST E over Lake Tapps built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is 45 ST E over Lake Tapps 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 2024.
How much traffic does 45 ST E over Lake Tapps carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 45 ST E over Lake Tapps?
The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns 45 ST E over Lake Tapps?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.