US Bridges

C Street over Clover Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Pierce County, Washington · Grid Coord ET388204 · Structure no. AFWAPQWY00003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2018
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

C Street over Clover Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C Street over Clover Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC Street
CrossesClover Creek
LocationGrid Coord ET388204
Coordinates47.13664, -122.4882
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2018
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2016)
Projected traffic4 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C Street over Clover Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is C Street over Clover 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 April 2018.

How much traffic does C Street over Clover Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is C Street over Clover Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C Street over Clover Creek?

It is owned by the Army.