US Bridges

Orville RD E over Puyallup River

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 3.4 S JCT SR 162 · Structure no. 086495000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
367 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orville RD E over Puyallup River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orville RD E over Puyallup River in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,225 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,620 by 2041. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesOrville RD E
CrossesPuyallup River
Location3.4 S JCT SR 162
RouteCounty Highway 97300
Coordinates47.03836, -122.20504
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,225 (2020)
Projected traffic8,620 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orville RD E over Puyallup River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orville RD E 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Orville RD E over Puyallup River carry?

About 5,225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Orville RD E over Puyallup River?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Orville RD E over Puyallup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.