Road over Huckleberry Creek
Pierce County, Washington · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Road over Huckleberry Creek in Pierce County, Washington, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2005, making it 73 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 20 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1995).
- It is one of 191 of the 480 inventoried bridges in Pierce County rated fair (39.8%); 22 (4.6%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete frame |
| Length | about 80 ft |
| Location | 0.4 Mi W of 73/7320 Jct |
| NBI structure number | 060507000001268 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Washington department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Pierce County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-5 over Portland Ave | 1962 | 105,864 | Fair |
| I-5 over Portland Ave | 1962 | 105,864 | Fair |
| I-5 over Wapato Creek | 1960 | 97,641 | Good |
| I-5 over Wapato Creek | 1960 | 97,641 | Good |
| I-5 over Hylebos Creek | 1960 | 96,536 | Good |
| I-5 over Hylebos Creek | 1960 | 96,536 | Good |
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