US Bridges

Tule Lake Av S over Clover Creek

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 1.0 W JCT SR7 · Structure no. 082131000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tule Lake Av S over Clover Creek is a concrete slab carrying Tule Lake Av S over Clover Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1967, 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTule Lake Av S
CrossesClover Creek
Location1.0 W JCT SR7
RouteCounty Highway 51350
Coordinates47.13996, -122.45376
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Tule Lake Av S over Clover Creek built?

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

What condition is Tule Lake Av 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Tule Lake Av S over Clover Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tule Lake Av S over Clover Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Tule Lake Av S over Clover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.