VIETNAM VILLAGE RD
Carrying VIETNAM VILLAGE RD over MUCK CREEK
GRID COORD ET395088, Pierce, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: VIETNAM VILLAGE RD
The VIETNAM VILLAGE RD bridge in Pierce, Washington carries VIETNAM VILLAGE RD over MUCK CREEK. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2011, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 12.3 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How VIETNAM VILLAGE RD 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
- 1966
- Last Reconstructed
- 2011
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 12.3 m (40 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- NASA
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- DAPFORLEW000007
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • 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 VIETNAM VILLAGE RD 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 VIETNAM VILLAGE RD 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 VIETNAM VILLAGE RD?
VIETNAM VILLAGE RD in Pierce, Washington has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is VIETNAM VILLAGE RD inspected?
VIETNAM VILLAGE RD'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 200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VIETNAM VILLAGE RD 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 VIETNAM VILLAGE RD?
VIETNAM VILLAGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining VIETNAM VILLAGE RD?
VIETNAM VILLAGE RD is owned and maintained by NASA.
How old is VIETNAM VILLAGE RD and does age affect safety?
VIETNAM VILLAGE RD was built in 1966, making it 60 years old and last reconstructed in 2011.
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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