FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 12 WB ON-RAMP

Carrying US 12 WB ON-RAMP over PP&L CANAL

14.4 E JCT SR 410, Yakima, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 12 WB ON-RAMP

The US 12 WB ON-RAMP bridge in Yakima, Washington carries US 12 WB ON-RAMP over PP&L CANAL. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1972, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,784 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.5 metric tons.

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

How US 12 WB ON-RAMP compares

▲ 10.0
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 19%
Higher load rating than 81% of Washington bridges
565
Bridges in Yakima · 26 in Poor condition
US 12 WB ON-RAMP 43.5 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
43.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Last Reconstructed
1972
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,784 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0008709D0000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 12 WB ON-RAMP 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 US 12 WB ON-RAMP against other structures in Yakima 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 US 12 WB ON-RAMP?

US 12 WB ON-RAMP in Yakima, Washington on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 12 WB ON-RAMP inspected?

US 12 WB ON-RAMP'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 3,784 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 12 WB ON-RAMP 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 US 12 WB ON-RAMP?

US 12 WB ON-RAMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 12 WB ON-RAMP?

US 12 WB ON-RAMP is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 12 WB ON-RAMP and does age affect safety?

US 12 WB ON-RAMP was built in 1959, making it 67 years old and last reconstructed in 1972.

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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