US Bridges

C ST S over Clover Creek

Good

Pierce County, Washington · .1 W JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 082044000000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,775
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C ST S over Clover Creek is a concrete slab carrying C ST S over Clover Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 58 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 9,775 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,100 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC ST S
CrossesClover Creek
Location.1 W JCT SR 7
RouteCounty Highway 50630
Coordinates47.13836, -122.43724
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,775 (2019)
Projected traffic16,100 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C ST S over Clover Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is C ST S 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does C ST S over Clover Creek carry?

About 9,775 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C ST S over Clover Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns C ST S over Clover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.