North 21st Street over Buckley Gulch
GoodPierce County, Washington · N 21st & Fife · Structure no. 085541000000000
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North 21st Street over Buckley Gulch is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying North 21st Street over Buckley Gulch in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 115 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,842 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North 21st Street over Buckley Gulch built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is North 21st Street over Buckley Gulch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does North 21st Street over Buckley Gulch carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is North 21st Street over Buckley Gulch?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns North 21st Street over Buckley Gulch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.