FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KLIPCHUCK ROAD

Carrying KLIPCHUCK ROAD over EARLY WINTER CREEK

ROAD TO KLIPCHUCK CG, Okanogan, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KLIPCHUCK ROAD

The KLIPCHUCK ROAD bridge in Okanogan, Washington carries KLIPCHUCK ROAD over EARLY WINTER CREEK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 30.5 meters (100 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15 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 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 34.5 metric tons.

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

How KLIPCHUCK ROAD compares

▲ 1.0
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 38%
Higher load rating than 62% of Washington bridges
163
Bridges in Okanogan · 12 in Poor condition
KLIPCHUCK ROAD 34.5 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−5.9

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
30.5 m (100 ft)
Deck Width
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
15 vehicles/day
Structure Number
060805000001007

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

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

KLIPCHUCK ROAD in Okanogan, 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 KLIPCHUCK ROAD inspected?

KLIPCHUCK 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 15 vehicles per day.

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

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

KLIPCHUCK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KLIPCHUCK ROAD?

KLIPCHUCK ROAD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is KLIPCHUCK ROAD and does age affect safety?

KLIPCHUCK ROAD was built in 1972, making it 54 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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