US Bridges

160th ST NW over Huge Creek

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 0.5 W JCT 118 Ave · Structure no. 089247000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,650
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160th ST NW over Huge Creek is a concrete frame carrying 160th ST NW over Huge Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Carries160th ST NW
CrossesHuge Creek
Location0.5 W JCT 118 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 92350
Coordinates47.40339, -122.70556
Functional classRural Local

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 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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2021)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 (2027 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 160th ST NW over Huge Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160th ST NW over Huge 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 160th ST NW over Huge Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 160th ST NW over Huge Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 160th ST NW over Huge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.