FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NORTH VALLEY ROAD

Carrying NORTH VALLEY ROAD over NASELLE RIVER

3.0 E JCT 4 & 401, Pacific, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NORTH VALLEY ROAD

The NORTH VALLEY ROAD bridge in Pacific, Washington carries NORTH VALLEY ROAD over NASELLE RIVER. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 53.6 meters (176 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 152 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.

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

How NORTH VALLEY ROAD compares

▼ 11.7
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Washington bridges
120
Bridges in Pacific · 7 in Poor condition
NORTH VALLEY ROAD 21.8 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.8
Serviceability /30
14.7
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
53.6 m (176 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
152 vehicles/day
Structure Number
079732000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 NORTH VALLEY 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 NORTH VALLEY ROAD against other structures in Pacific 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 NORTH VALLEY ROAD?

NORTH VALLEY ROAD in Pacific, 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 NORTH VALLEY ROAD inspected?

NORTH VALLEY 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 152 vehicles per day.

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

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

NORTH VALLEY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH VALLEY ROAD?

NORTH VALLEY ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NORTH VALLEY ROAD and does age affect safety?

NORTH VALLEY ROAD was built in 1963, making it 63 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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