FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SALMON MEADOWS RD

Carrying SALMON MEADOWS RD over N.FORK SALMON CREEK

NO DATA ENTERED, Okanogan, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SALMON MEADOWS RD

The SALMON MEADOWS RD bridge in Okanogan, Washington carries SALMON MEADOWS RD over N.FORK SALMON CREEK. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 19.8 meters (65 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 76 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.3 metric tons.

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

How SALMON MEADOWS RD compares

▼ 7.2
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 37%
Lower load rating than 63% of Washington bridges
163
Bridges in Okanogan · 12 in Poor condition
SALMON MEADOWS RD 26.3 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.1
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−3.4

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
26.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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
19.8 m (65 ft)
Deck Width
9.0 m (30 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
76 vehicles/day
Structure Number
060803000001018

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 SALMON MEADOWS 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 SALMON MEADOWS RD against other structures in Okanogan 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 SALMON MEADOWS RD?

SALMON MEADOWS RD in Okanogan, Washington has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SALMON MEADOWS RD inspected?

SALMON MEADOWS 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 76 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for SALMON MEADOWS RD?

SALMON MEADOWS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SALMON MEADOWS RD?

SALMON MEADOWS RD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is SALMON MEADOWS RD and does age affect safety?

SALMON MEADOWS 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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