FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SE NORTH BEND WAY

Carrying SE NORTH BEND WAY over KIMBALL CREEK

0.5 MI N OF I-90, King, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SE NORTH BEND WAY

The SE NORTH BEND WAY bridge in King, Washington carries SE NORTH BEND WAY over KIMBALL CREEK. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 28.0 meters (92 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,809 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by County 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 SE NORTH BEND WAY compares

▼ 12.6
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of Washington bridges
1,364
Bridges in King · 45 in Poor condition
SE NORTH BEND WAY 20.9 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.3
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
13.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
20.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1941
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
28.0 m (92 ft)
Deck Width
17.8 m (58 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,809 vehicles/day
Structure Number
079629000000000

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.
  • 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 SE NORTH BEND WAY 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 SE NORTH BEND WAY against other structures in King 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 SE NORTH BEND WAY?

SE NORTH BEND WAY in King, 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 SE NORTH BEND WAY inspected?

SE NORTH BEND WAY'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 5,809 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SE NORTH BEND WAY 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 SE NORTH BEND WAY?

SE NORTH BEND WAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SE NORTH BEND WAY?

SE NORTH BEND WAY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SE NORTH BEND WAY and does age affect safety?

SE NORTH BEND WAY was built in 1941, making it 85 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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