US Bridges

138 ST S over Spanaway Creek

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 1.1 W JCT SR7 · Structure no. 082189000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

138 ST S over Spanaway Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 138 ST S over Spanaway 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.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries138 ST S
CrossesSpanaway Creek
Location1.1 W JCT SR7
RouteCounty Highway 50880
Coordinates47.13157, -122.45714
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2024)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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$1.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 138 ST S over Spanaway Creek built?

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

What condition is 138 ST S over Spanaway 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 138 ST S over Spanaway Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 138 ST S over Spanaway Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 138 ST S over Spanaway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.