FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SWEDE HEAVEN RD

Carrying SWEDE HEAVEN RD over TRIB.N.F.STILLAGUAMISH R

2.1 NW JCT SR 530, Snohomish, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SWEDE HEAVEN RD

The SWEDE HEAVEN RD bridge in Snohomish, Washington carries SWEDE HEAVEN RD over TRIB.N.F.STILLAGUAMISH R. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 529 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, 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 27.2 metric tons.

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

How SWEDE HEAVEN RD compares

▼ 6.3
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 40%
Lower load rating than 60% of Washington bridges
516
Bridges in Snohomish · 19 in Poor condition
SWEDE HEAVEN RD 27.2 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.1
Serviceability /30
17.0
Essentiality /15
10.1
Special reductions
−6.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
529 vehicles/day
Structure Number
079713000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SWEDE HEAVEN 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 SWEDE HEAVEN RD against other structures in Snohomish 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 SWEDE HEAVEN RD?

SWEDE HEAVEN RD in Snohomish, Washington has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SWEDE HEAVEN RD inspected?

SWEDE HEAVEN 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 529 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SWEDE HEAVEN 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 SWEDE HEAVEN RD?

SWEDE HEAVEN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SWEDE HEAVEN RD?

SWEDE HEAVEN RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SWEDE HEAVEN RD and does age affect safety?

SWEDE HEAVEN RD was built in 1985, making it 41 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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