US Bridges

Wright Bliss RD NW over East Fork Rocky Creek

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 0.6 Mi. North Elgin · Structure no. 086496000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,025
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wright Bliss RD NW over East Fork Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wright Bliss RD NW over East Fork Rocky Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWright Bliss RD NW
CrossesEast Fork Rocky Creek
Location0.6 Mi. North Elgin
RouteCounty Highway 24410
Coordinates47.37592, -122.76409
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,025 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wright Bliss RD NW over East Fork Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wright Bliss RD NW over East Fork Rocky 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wright Bliss RD NW over East Fork Rocky Creek carry?

About 3,025 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wright Bliss RD NW over East Fork Rocky Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Wright Bliss RD NW over East Fork Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.