8 Av E over South Creek
FairPosted for loadPierce County, Washington · 4.8 S JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 084663000000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,725
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
8 Av E over South Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 8 Av E over South Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,725 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 8 Av E over South Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is 8 Av E over South 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 8 Av E over South Creek carry?
About 3,725 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 8 Av E over South Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 8 Av E over South Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.