56 ST E over Clarks Creek
GoodPierce County, Washington · .7 S JCT SR410 · Structure no. 082477000000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
56 ST E over Clarks Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 56 ST E over Clarks Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 56 ST E over Clarks Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is 56 ST E over Clarks 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 2023.
How much traffic does 56 ST E over Clarks Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 56 ST E over Clarks Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 56 ST E over Clarks Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.