FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HARTS PASS ROAD

Carrying HARTS PASS ROAD over ROBINSON CREEK

1.73 MI UP RD #5400, Okanogan, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HARTS PASS ROAD

The HARTS PASS ROAD bridge in Okanogan, Washington carries HARTS PASS ROAD over ROBINSON CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1997, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 20.4 meters (67 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 112 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 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.9 metric tons.

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

How HARTS PASS ROAD compares

▼ 12.6
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of Washington bridges
163
Bridges in Okanogan · 12 in Poor condition
HARTS PASS ROAD 20.9 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
59.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.3
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
Special reductions
−7.9

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Last Reconstructed
1997
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
20.4 m (67 ft)
Deck Width
4.8 m (16 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
112 vehicles/day
Structure Number
060805000001001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HARTS PASS ROAD 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 HARTS PASS ROAD 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 HARTS PASS ROAD?

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

How often is HARTS PASS ROAD inspected?

HARTS PASS ROAD'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 112 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HARTS PASS ROAD 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 HARTS PASS ROAD?

HARTS PASS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HARTS PASS ROAD?

HARTS PASS ROAD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is HARTS PASS ROAD and does age affect safety?

HARTS PASS ROAD was built in 1955, making it 71 years old and last reconstructed in 1997.

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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.