Chambers Lake Road over Muck Creek
GoodPosted for loadPierce County, Washington · Grid Coord ET355067 · Structure no. DAPFORLEW000006
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Chambers Lake Road over Muck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chambers Lake Road over Muck Creek in Pierce County, Washington. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chambers Lake Road over Muck Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chambers Lake Road over Muck 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 Chambers Lake Road over Muck Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Chambers Lake Road over Muck Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Chambers Lake Road over Muck Creek?
It is owned by the Army.