Orting Kapowsin Hw over Puyallup River
GoodPierce County, Washington · 0.7 S JCT SR 162 · Structure no. 086385000000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 455 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orting Kapowsin Hw over Puyallup River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orting Kapowsin Hw over Puyallup River 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,300 by 2041. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Orting Kapowsin Hw over Puyallup River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orting Kapowsin Hw over Puyallup River 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 Orting Kapowsin Hw over Puyallup River carry?
About 9,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Orting Kapowsin Hw over Puyallup River?
The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Orting Kapowsin Hw over Puyallup River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.