FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BIA 80940

Carrying BIA 80940 over OVERFLOW CHANNEL

AT FISH HATCHERY, Grays Harbor, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BIA 80940

The BIA 80940 bridge in Grays Harbor, Washington carries BIA 80940 over OVERFLOW CHANNEL. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.8 meters (29 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 Bureau of Indian Affairs.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

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

How BIA 80940 compares

▼ 1.1
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 47%
Higher load rating than 53% of Washington bridges
365
Bridges in Grays Harbor · 33 in Poor condition
BIA 80940 32.4 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
52.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
12.3
Essentiality /15
13.6
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000P06105T1634

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

BIA 80940 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare BIA 80940 against other structures in Grays Harbor 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 BIA 80940?

BIA 80940 in Grays Harbor, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BIA 80940 inspected?

BIA 80940'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. BIA 80940 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for BIA 80940?

BIA 80940 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BIA 80940?

BIA 80940 is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.

How old is BIA 80940 and does age affect safety?

BIA 80940 was built in 1970, making it 56 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.

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

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