US Bridges

Bridgeport Wy W over Leach Creek

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 0.25 SE Jct. 67th Av · Structure no. 087265000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgeport Wy W over Leach Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bridgeport Wy W over Leach Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,900 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBridgeport Wy W
CrossesLeach Creek
Location0.25 SE Jct. 67th Av
RouteCity Street 90430
Coordinates47.19833, -122.52278
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 above top of footing
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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2024)
Projected traffic42,900 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridgeport Wy W over Leach Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgeport Wy W over Leach 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 Bridgeport Wy W over Leach Creek carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridgeport Wy W over Leach Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgeport Wy W over Leach Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.