US Bridges

East Valley HWY E over Cascade Water Tailrace

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 3.1 N JCT SR 410 · Structure no. 086350000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,866
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Valley HWY E over Cascade Water Tailrace is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Valley HWY E over Cascade Water Tailrace in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 12,866 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesEast Valley HWY E
CrossesCascade Water Tailrace
Location3.1 N JCT SR 410
RouteCounty Highway 97910
Coordinates47.23833, -122.22528
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,866 (2019)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$3.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Valley HWY E over Cascade Water Tailrace built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Valley HWY E over Cascade Water Tailrace 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does East Valley HWY E over Cascade Water Tailrace carry?

About 12,866 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Valley HWY E over Cascade Water Tailrace?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns East Valley HWY E over Cascade Water Tailrace?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.