US Bridges

Cannery Way over White River

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 0.3 E JCT SR 167 · Structure no. 089134000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
304 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cannery Way over White River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cannery Way over White River in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2041. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCannery Way
CrossesWhite River
Location0.3 E JCT SR 167
RouteCity Street 96770
Coordinates47.20389, -122.24583
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span201 ft (61.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2020)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cannery Way over White River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cannery Way over White River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cannery Way over White River carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cannery Way over White River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 201 ft (61.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Cannery Way over White River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.