Nisqually Entrance over Kautz Creek
FairPierce County, Washington · 3.4 Miles East of Nisqual · Structure no. 9450001P0000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,576
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Nisqually Entrance over Kautz Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nisqually Entrance over Kautz Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,576 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,891 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nisqually Entrance over Kautz Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nisqually Entrance over Kautz Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Nisqually Entrance over Kautz Creek carry?
About 1,576 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Nisqually Entrance over Kautz Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Nisqually Entrance over Kautz Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.