US Bridges

Day Use Road over Stream

Good

Pierce County, Washington · Dash Point State Park · Structure no. 086481000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Day Use Road over Stream is a concrete arch - deck carrying Day Use Road over Stream in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesDay Use Road
CrossesStream
LocationDash Point State Park
RouteState Lands Road 82000
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.31844, -122.41344
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic63 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$345,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Day Use Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Day Use Road over Stream 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Day Use Road over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Day Use Road over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Day Use Road over Stream?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.