US Bridges

Ohop Valley RD E over Ohop Creek

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 1.6 E JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 082202000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohop Valley RD E over Ohop Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ohop Valley RD E over Ohop Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesOhop Valley RD E
CrossesOhop Creek
Location1.6 E JCT SR 7
RouteCounty Highway 94420
Coordinates46.87506, -122.32414
Functional classRural 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2021)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ohop Valley RD E over Ohop Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ohop Valley RD E over Ohop 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 Ohop Valley RD E over Ohop Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ohop Valley RD E over Ohop Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ohop Valley RD E over Ohop Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.