FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WELLSANDT RD

Carrying WELLSANDT RD over I-90

13.2 E JCT SR 261, Adams, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: WELLSANDT RD

The WELLSANDT RD bridge in Adams, Washington carries WELLSANDT RD over I-90. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 20,813 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Washington bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

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

How WELLSANDT RD compares

190
Bridges in Adams · 16 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Avg Daily Traffic
20,813 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0008228A0000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WELLSANDT 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 WELLSANDT RD against other structures in Adams 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 WELLSANDT RD?

WELLSANDT RD in Adams, Washington on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WELLSANDT RD inspected?

WELLSANDT 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 20,813 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WELLSANDT RD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WELLSANDT RD?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for WELLSANDT RD.

Who is responsible for maintaining WELLSANDT RD?

Ownership is not specified for WELLSANDT RD in the NBI.

How old is WELLSANDT RD and does age affect safety?

WELLSANDT RD was built in 1967, making it 59 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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