US Bridges

Washington Route 1 over Deer Creek

Good

Pierce County, Washington · 9.9 Miles North of Park B · Structure no. 9450022P0000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,505
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Washington Route 1 over Deer Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Washington Route 1 over Deer Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,505 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,806 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWashington Route 1
CrossesDeer Creek
Location9.9 Miles North of Park B
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
Coordinates46.83081, -121.51911
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,505 (2022)
Projected traffic1,806 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$21,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Route 1 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Route 1 over Deer 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 Washington Route 1 over Deer Creek carry?

About 1,505 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Washington Route 1 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Route 1 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.