US Bridges

143rd Ave S W over Scatter Creek

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 0.25 M N Jct. SR 507 · Structure no. 082432000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,256
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

143rd Ave S W over Scatter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 143rd Ave S W over Scatter Creek in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,256 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,942 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries143rd Ave S W
CrossesScatter Creek
Location0.25 M N Jct. SR 507
RouteCity Street 13235
Coordinates46.85942, -122.85954
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,256 (2020)
Projected traffic1,942 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 143rd Ave S W over Scatter Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 143rd Ave S W over Scatter 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 143rd Ave S W over Scatter Creek carry?

About 1,256 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 143rd Ave S W over Scatter Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 143rd Ave S W over Scatter Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.