PARADISE CONNECTIO
Carrying PARADISE CONNECTIO over EDITH CREEK
18.0 miles northeast of N, Pierce, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PARADISE CONNECTIO
The PARADISE CONNECTIO bridge in Pierce, Washington carries PARADISE CONNECTIO over EDITH CREEK. It was built in 1926, making it 100 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PARADISE CONNECTIO 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
- 1926
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 9450017P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PARADISE CONNECTIO 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 PARADISE CONNECTIO against other structures in Pierce and across Washington. Washington bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PARADISE CONNECTIO?
PARADISE CONNECTIO in Pierce, Washington, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PARADISE CONNECTIO inspected?
PARADISE CONNECTIO'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 500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PARADISE CONNECTIO 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 PARADISE CONNECTIO?
PARADISE CONNECTIO has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PARADISE CONNECTIO?
PARADISE CONNECTIO is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is PARADISE CONNECTIO and does age affect safety?
PARADISE CONNECTIO was built in 1926, making it 100 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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