Orville RD E over Kapowsin Creek
FairPierce County, Washington · 10.7 NE JCT SR 161 · Structure no. 082587000000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,850
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orville RD E over Kapowsin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Orville RD E over Kapowsin Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 105 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Orville RD E over Kapowsin Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is Orville RD E over Kapowsin Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Orville RD E over Kapowsin Creek carry?
About 1,850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Orville RD E over Kapowsin Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Orville RD E over Kapowsin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.