Sunrise Road over Shaw Creek
FairPierce County, Washington · 2.7 Miles Southwest of Jc · Structure no. 9450025P0000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,786
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Sunrise Road over Shaw Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sunrise Road over Shaw Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 68 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 1,786 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,143 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunrise Road over Shaw Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Sunrise Road over Shaw 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 Sunrise Road over Shaw Creek carry?
About 1,786 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sunrise Road over Shaw Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Sunrise Road over Shaw Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.