US Bridges

Cramer RD NW over Lockey Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pierce County, Washington · 2.1 SW JCT SR 302 · Structure no. 084196000000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cramer RD NW over Lockey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cramer RD NW over Lockey Creek 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCramer RD NW
CrossesLockey Creek
Location2.1 SW JCT SR 302
RouteCounty Highway 92330
Coordinates47.34548, -122.73146
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2019)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$3.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cramer RD NW over Lockey Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cramer RD NW over Lockey Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cramer RD NW over Lockey Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cramer RD NW over Lockey Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cramer RD NW over Lockey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.