US Bridges

Chambers Ck RD W over Peach Creek

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 00.35MISW Jctbrprt · Structure no. 085648000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chambers Ck RD W over Peach Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chambers Ck RD W over Peach Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2045. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesChambers Ck RD W
CrossesPeach Creek
Location00.35MISW Jctbrprt
RouteCity Street 93100
Coordinates47.21617, -122.54128
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2024)
Projected traffic12,400 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chambers Ck RD W over Peach Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chambers Ck RD W over Peach 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 Chambers Ck RD W over Peach Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Chambers Ck RD W over Peach Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Chambers Ck RD W over Peach Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.