US Bridges

Chambers Ck RD W over Chambers Creek

FairPosted for load

Pierce County, Washington · 1.0 So JCT 64 ST W · Structure no. 083952000000000

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,275
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chambers Ck RD W over Chambers Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Chambers Ck RD W over Chambers Creek 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 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 7,275 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesChambers Ck RD W
CrossesChambers Creek
Location1.0 So JCT 64 ST W
RouteCounty Highway 93100
Coordinates47.19191, -122.57358
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,275 (2019)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$5.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chambers Ck RD W over Chambers Creek built?

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

What condition is Chambers Ck RD W over Chambers Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Chambers Ck RD W over Chambers Creek carry?

About 7,275 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Chambers Ck RD W over Chambers Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Chambers Ck RD W over Chambers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.