Longmire Service R over Nisqually River
PoorPosted for loadPierce County, Washington · 0.25 Miles East of Longmi · Structure no. 9450002P0000000
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Suspension
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 180 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Longmire Service R over Nisqually River is a wood or timber suspension carrying Longmire Service R over Nisqually River in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 102 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 15 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Longmire Service R over Nisqually River built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Longmire Service R over Nisqually River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Longmire Service R over Nisqually River carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Longmire Service R over Nisqually River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Longmire Service R over Nisqually River?
It is owned by the National Park Service.