Sunrise Road over Fryingpan Creek
PoorPierce County, Washington · 4.3 Miles Southwest of Jc · Structure no. 9450027P0000000
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 235 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,786
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Sunrise Road over Fryingpan Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Sunrise Road over Fryingpan Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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.
It carries about 1,786 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,143 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 31 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunrise Road over Fryingpan Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sunrise Road over Fryingpan Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Sunrise Road over Fryingpan Creek carry?
About 1,786 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sunrise Road over Fryingpan Creek?
The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sunrise Road over Fryingpan Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.