NORTHWESTRN PK-WBL
Carrying NORTHWESTRN PK-WBL over HOGUE CREEK
0.18 TO 614 - 0.27 TO 615, Frederick, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NORTHWESTRN PK-WBL
The NORTHWESTRN PK-WBL bridge in Frederick, Virginia carries NORTHWESTRN PK-WBL over HOGUE CREEK. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 30.5 meters (100 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,641 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 43.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NORTHWESTRN PK-WBL compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1962
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 30.5 m (100 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,641 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000008105
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • 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) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NORTHWESTRN PK-WBL 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 NORTHWESTRN PK-WBL against other structures in Frederick and across Virginia. Virginia 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 NORTHWESTRN PK-WBL?
NORTHWESTRN PK-WBL in Frederick, Virginia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NORTHWESTRN PK-WBL inspected?
NORTHWESTRN PK-WBL'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 6,641 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTHWESTRN PK-WBL 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 NORTHWESTRN PK-WBL?
NORTHWESTRN PK-WBL has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NORTHWESTRN PK-WBL?
NORTHWESTRN PK-WBL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is NORTHWESTRN PK-WBL and does age affect safety?
NORTHWESTRN PK-WBL was built in 1962, making it 64 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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