US Bridges

Groe RD E over Little Mashel River

FairPosted for load

Pierce County, Washington · .3 E Scott Turner · Structure no. 083195000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Groe RD E over Little Mashel River is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Groe RD E over Little Mashel River in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGroe RD E
CrossesLittle Mashel River
Location.3 E Scott Turner
RouteCounty Highway 71430
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.86639, -122.24861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width10 ft (3.2 m)
Roadway width9 ft (2.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic65 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$1.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Groe RD E over Little Mashel River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Groe RD E over Little Mashel River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Groe RD E over Little Mashel River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Groe RD E over Little Mashel River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Groe RD E over Little Mashel River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.