US Bridges

Fryar Av over White River

FairPosted for load

Pierce County, Washington · 1.1 N JCT SR 410 · Structure no. 085417000000000

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,056
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fryar Av over White River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fryar Av over White River in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 76 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 2,056 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFryar Av
CrossesWhite River
Location1.1 N JCT SR 410
RouteCity Street 98430
Coordinates47.212, -122.24224
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,056 (2019)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$8.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fryar Av over White River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Fryar Av over White River 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 Fryar Av over White River carry?

About 2,056 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fryar Av over White River?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fryar Av over White River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.