Fairfax Forest RD over Poch Creek
GoodPierce County, Washington · 5.1 SE JCT SR 165 · Structure no. 086250000000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairfax Forest RD over Poch Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fairfax Forest RD over Poch Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairfax Forest RD over Poch Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairfax Forest RD over Poch Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Fairfax Forest RD over Poch Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Fairfax Forest RD over Poch Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Fairfax Forest RD over Poch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.