FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WASHOUGAL RIVER RD

Carrying WASHOUGAL RIVER RD over LITTLE WASHOUGAL RIVER

2.3 E JCT SR 14, Clark, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WASHOUGAL RIVER RD

The WASHOUGAL RIVER RD bridge in Clark, Washington carries WASHOUGAL RIVER RD over LITTLE WASHOUGAL RIVER. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 43.9 meters (144 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,017 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by County 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 20.1 metric tons.

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

How WASHOUGAL RIVER RD compares

▼ 13.4
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of Washington bridges
228
Bridges in Clark · 8 in Poor condition
WASHOUGAL RIVER RD 20.1 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
41.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
20.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1949
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
43.9 m (144 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,017 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0003606A0000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 WASHOUGAL RIVER 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 WASHOUGAL RIVER RD against other structures in Clark 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 WASHOUGAL RIVER RD?

WASHOUGAL RIVER RD in Clark, 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 WASHOUGAL RIVER RD inspected?

WASHOUGAL RIVER 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 5,017 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WASHOUGAL RIVER RD 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 WASHOUGAL RIVER RD?

WASHOUGAL RIVER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WASHOUGAL RIVER RD?

WASHOUGAL RIVER RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WASHOUGAL RIVER RD and does age affect safety?

WASHOUGAL RIVER RD was built in 1949, making it 77 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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