Steilacoom Blvd SW over Chambers Creek
FairPierce County, Washington · 1.0 W Bridgeport · Structure no. 084651000000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,453
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Steilacoom Blvd SW over Chambers Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Steilacoom Blvd SW over Chambers Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 86 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 6 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 24,453 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,000 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Steilacoom Blvd SW over Chambers Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Steilacoom Blvd SW 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Steilacoom Blvd SW over Chambers Creek carry?
About 24,453 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Steilacoom Blvd SW over Chambers Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Steilacoom Blvd SW over Chambers Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.