Paradise Connectio over Edith Creek
FairPierce County, Washington · 18.0 Miles Northeast of N · Structure no. 9450017P0000000
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Paradise Connectio over Edith Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Paradise Connectio over Edith Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paradise Connectio over Edith Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Paradise Connectio over Edith 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 Paradise Connectio over Edith Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Paradise Connectio over Edith Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Paradise Connectio over Edith Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.