Orville RD E over Kapowsin Creek
GoodPierce County, Washington · 5.0 E JCT SR 161 · Structure no. 087413000000000
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,025
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orville RD E over Kapowsin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orville RD E over Kapowsin Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,025 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Orville RD E over Kapowsin Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orville RD E over Kapowsin 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Orville RD E over Kapowsin Creek carry?
About 2,025 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Orville RD E over Kapowsin Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Orville RD E over Kapowsin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.