US Bridges

Sunrise Road over White River

Fair

Pierce County, Washington · 5.4 Miles Southwest of Jc · Structure no. 9450028P0000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,786
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Sunrise Road over White River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Sunrise Road over White River in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSunrise Road
CrossesWhite River
Location5.4 Miles Southwest of Jc
RouteFederal Lands Road 11
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.89797, -121.619
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,786 (2022)
Projected traffic2,143 by 2042
Trucks8%
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$90,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunrise Road over White River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunrise Road over White River 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 White River carry?

About 1,786 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sunrise Road over White River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sunrise Road over White River?

It is owned by the National Park Service.