352 ST E over Tanwax Creek
FairPierce County, Washington · .5 W JCT SR161 · Structure no. 082956000000000
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
352 ST E over Tanwax Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 352 ST E over Tanwax Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 352 ST E over Tanwax Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is 352 ST E over Tanwax 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 352 ST E over Tanwax Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 352 ST E over Tanwax Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 352 ST E over Tanwax Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.