US Bridges

118 Av NW over Minter Creek

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 1.3 No JCT SR 302 · Structure no. 087268000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,050
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

118 Av NW over Minter Creek is a concrete slab carrying 118 Av NW over Minter 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries118 Av NW
CrossesMinter Creek
Location1.3 No JCT SR 302
RouteCounty Highway 92350
Coordinates47.39979, -122.69482
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2019)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 118 Av NW over Minter Creek built?

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

What condition is 118 Av NW over Minter 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 2023.

How much traffic does 118 Av NW over Minter Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 118 Av NW over Minter Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 118 Av NW over Minter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.