US Bridges

Alder Cutoff RD E over Tacoma Rail Mnt. Div.

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 3.3 E JCT SR 161 · Structure no. 083400000000000

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,725
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alder Cutoff RD E over Tacoma Rail Mnt. Div. is a concrete slab carrying Alder Cutoff RD E over Tacoma Rail Mnt. Div. in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 2,725 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesAlder Cutoff RD E
CrossesTacoma Rail Mnt. Div.
Location3.3 E JCT SR 161
RouteCounty Highway 97110
Coordinates46.86528, -122.25167
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,725 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Alder Cutoff RD E over Tacoma Rail Mnt. Div. built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alder Cutoff RD E over Tacoma Rail Mnt. Div. 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 Alder Cutoff RD E over Tacoma Rail Mnt. Div. carry?

About 2,725 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alder Cutoff RD E over Tacoma Rail Mnt. Div.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Alder Cutoff RD E over Tacoma Rail Mnt. Div.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.