US Bridges

Spanaway Loop RD S over Coffee Creek

Good

Pierce County, Washington · South Spanaway Creek · Structure no. 087181000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spanaway Loop RD S over Coffee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Spanaway Loop RD S over Coffee Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 20,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,500 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSpanaway Loop RD S
CrossesCoffee Creek
LocationSouth Spanaway Creek
RouteCounty Highway 95030
Coordinates47.1006, -122.44994
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,300 (2020)
Projected traffic33,500 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spanaway Loop RD S over Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spanaway Loop RD S over Coffee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Spanaway Loop RD S over Coffee Creek carry?

About 20,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Spanaway Loop RD S over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Spanaway Loop RD S over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.