STEWART AV E
Carrying STEWART AV E over CLARKS CREEK
0.1 S JCT 66 AVE E, Pierce, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: STEWART AV E
The STEWART AV E bridge in Pierce, Washington carries STEWART AV E over CLARKS CREEK. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,200 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How STEWART AV E compares
Live comparison across Washington.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1941
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 18.3 m (60 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.2 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 082473000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STEWART AV E is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare STEWART AV E against other structures in Pierce and across Washington. Washington bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for STEWART AV E?
STEWART AV E in Pierce, Washington has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is STEWART AV E inspected?
STEWART AV E's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 6,200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STEWART AV E is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for STEWART AV E?
STEWART AV E has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining STEWART AV E?
STEWART AV E is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is STEWART AV E and does age affect safety?
STEWART AV E was built in 1941, making it 85 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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