US Bridges

SR 410 over Morse Creek

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 5.5 E Pierce CO · Structure no. 0013052A0000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
960
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 410 over Morse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 410 over Morse Creek in Yakima 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,183 by 2039. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 410
CrossesMorse Creek
Location5.5 E Pierce CO
RouteState Highway 410
Coordinates46.90729, -121.42244
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2023)
Projected traffic1,183 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 410 over Morse Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 410 over Morse 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 410 over Morse Creek carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 410 over Morse Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 410 over Morse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.