KELSO DR
Carrying KELSO DR over COWEEMAN R
0.6 S. OF ALLEN ST., Cowlitz, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: KELSO DR
The KELSO DR bridge in Cowlitz, Washington carries KELSO DR over COWEEMAN R. It was built in 1947, making it 79 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 148.7 meters (488 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How KELSO DR 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
- 1947
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 148.7 m (488 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.7 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0003093A0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KELSO DR 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 KELSO DR against other structures in Cowlitz 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 KELSO DR?
KELSO DR in Cowlitz, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is KELSO DR inspected?
KELSO DR'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 1,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KELSO DR is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for KELSO DR?
KELSO DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining KELSO DR?
KELSO DR is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is KELSO DR and does age affect safety?
KELSO DR was built in 1947, making it 79 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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