US Bridges

N Harborview DR over Donkey Creek

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 0.05 NE JCT Harborview DR · Structure no. 088655000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,341
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Harborview DR over Donkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Harborview DR over Donkey Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,341 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Harborview DR
CrossesDonkey Creek
Location0.05 NE JCT Harborview DR
RouteCity Street 3327
Coordinates47.3375, -122.59361
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,341 (2022)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Harborview DR over Donkey Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Harborview DR over Donkey 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N Harborview DR over Donkey Creek carry?

About 5,341 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Harborview DR over Donkey Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N Harborview DR over Donkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.