Fox Islnd Br RD NW over Hale Passage
PoorPosted for loadPierce County, Washington · 0.1 S Warren DR NW · Structure no. 083461000000000
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,951 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,525
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fox Islnd Br RD NW over Hale Passage is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Fox Islnd Br RD NW over Hale Passage 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2041. The structure is 1,951 ft (594.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fox Islnd Br RD NW over Hale Passage built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fox Islnd Br RD NW over Hale Passage in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Fox Islnd Br RD NW over Hale Passage carry?
About 5,525 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fox Islnd Br RD NW over Hale Passage?
The structure is 1,951 ft (594.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Fox Islnd Br RD NW over Hale Passage?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.