Washington Route 1 over Deer Creek
Pierce County, Washington · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Washington Route 1 over Deer Creek in Pierce County, Washington, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,505 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- It is one of 267 of the 480 inventoried bridges in Pierce County rated good (55.6%); 22 (4.6%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete deck arch |
| Length | about 78 ft |
| Location | 9.9 miles north of park b |
| NBI structure number | 9450022P0000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
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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