76 ST SW over Taylor Bay
FairPierce County, Washington · 0.6 W JCT K Penninsula Hw · Structure no. 083556000000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
76 ST SW over Taylor Bay is a concrete channel beam carrying 76 ST SW over Taylor Bay in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 76 ST SW over Taylor Bay built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is 76 ST SW over Taylor Bay 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does 76 ST SW over Taylor Bay carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 76 ST SW over Taylor Bay?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 76 ST SW over Taylor Bay?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.