US Bridges

150th Ave E over Horsehaven Creek

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 1.1 W Ort/Kap HWY · Structure no. 089464000000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

150th Ave E over Horsehaven Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 150th Ave E over Horsehaven Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries150th Ave E
CrossesHorsehaven Creek
Location1.1 W Ort/Kap HWY
RouteCounty Highway 74300
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.09114, -122.23008
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2022)
Projected traffic594 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 150th Ave E over Horsehaven Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 150th Ave E over Horsehaven 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 2024.

How much traffic does 150th Ave E over Horsehaven Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 150th Ave E over Horsehaven Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 150th Ave E over Horsehaven Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.