FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 305

Carrying SR 305 over PUGET SOUND @ EAGLE HRBR

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Kitsap, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 305

The SR 305 bridge in Kitsap, Washington carries SR 305 over PUGET SOUND @ EAGLE HRBR. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 16 sections, stretching 151.8 meters (498 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,000 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.6 metric tons.

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

How SR 305 compares

▼ 19.9
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Washington bridges
119
Bridges in Kitsap · 1 in Poor condition
SR 305 13.6 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.5
Serviceability /30
7.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
13.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
16
Structure Length
151.8 m (498 ft)
Deck Width
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0012791A0000000

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.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 305 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 SR 305 against other structures in Kitsap 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 SR 305?

SR 305 in Kitsap, 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 SR 305 inspected?

SR 305'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 9,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 305 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 SR 305?

SR 305 has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 305?

SR 305 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 305 and does age affect safety?

SR 305 was built in 1984, making it 42 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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