Kolisch RD E over Carbon River
PoorPosted for loadPierce County, Washington · 00.6 E Fairfax RD · Structure no. 084735000000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 150 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kolisch RD E over Carbon River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kolisch RD E over Carbon River in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 88 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kolisch RD E over Carbon River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Kolisch RD E over Carbon River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Kolisch RD E over Carbon River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Kolisch RD E over Carbon River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Kolisch RD E over Carbon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.