FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ESCURE RANCH

Carrying ESCURE RANCH over ROCK CREEK

7.5 miles S of Lamont on, Whitman, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ESCURE RANCH

The ESCURE RANCH bridge in Whitman, Washington carries ESCURE RANCH over ROCK CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2003, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 66.4 meters (218 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Land Management.

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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How ESCURE RANCH compares

▼ 16.7
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Washington bridges
351
Bridges in Whitman · 12 in Poor condition
ESCURE RANCH 16.8 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
51.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
35.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−10.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Last Reconstructed
2003
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
66.4 m (218 ft)
Deck Width
4.3 m (14 ft)
Owner
Bureau of Land Management
Avg Daily Traffic
1 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000L1439393

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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 ESCURE RANCH 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 ESCURE RANCH against other structures in Whitman 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 ESCURE RANCH?

ESCURE RANCH in Whitman, 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 ESCURE RANCH inspected?

ESCURE RANCH'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 1 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ESCURE RANCH 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 ESCURE RANCH?

ESCURE RANCH has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ESCURE RANCH?

ESCURE RANCH is owned and maintained by Bureau of Land Management.

How old is ESCURE RANCH and does age affect safety?

ESCURE RANCH was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 2003.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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