US Bridges

Chesney Ave E over North Fork Clover Creek

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 0.05 S Brookdale · Structure no. 089515000000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,950
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesney Ave E over North Fork Clover Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chesney Ave E over North Fork Clover Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,347 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChesney Ave E
CrossesNorth Fork Clover Creek
Location0.05 S Brookdale
RouteCounty Highway 54420
Coordinates47.13275, -122.40681
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,950 (2024)
Projected traffic6,347 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$332,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chesney Ave E over North Fork Clover Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chesney Ave E over North Fork Clover 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Chesney Ave E over North Fork Clover Creek carry?

About 3,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chesney Ave E over North Fork Clover Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Chesney Ave E over North Fork Clover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.