218 Av E over Cwa Canal
GoodPierce County, Washington · 2.1 N JCT SR410 · Structure no. 083513000000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,425
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
218 Av E over Cwa Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 218 Av E over Cwa Canal in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 59 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 12,425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 218 Av E over Cwa Canal built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is 218 Av E over Cwa Canal 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 218 Av E over Cwa Canal carry?
About 12,425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 218 Av E over Cwa Canal?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns 218 Av E over Cwa Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.