FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD NACHES ROAD

Carrying OLD NACHES ROAD over WAPATOX CANAL

00.74 E ALLAN ROAD, Yakima, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD NACHES ROAD

The OLD NACHES ROAD bridge in Yakima, Washington carries OLD NACHES ROAD over WAPATOX CANAL. It was built in 1918, making it 108 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 318 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 culvert 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 12.7 metric tons.

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

How OLD NACHES ROAD compares

▼ 20.8
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Washington bridges
565
Bridges in Yakima · 26 in Poor condition
OLD NACHES ROAD 12.7 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
26.5
Serviceability /30
12.2
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
12.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1918
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
318 vehicles/day
Structure Number
079911000000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD NACHES 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 OLD NACHES ROAD against other structures in Yakima 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 OLD NACHES ROAD?

OLD NACHES ROAD in Yakima, Washington on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD NACHES ROAD inspected?

OLD NACHES 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 318 vehicles per day.

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

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

OLD NACHES ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD NACHES ROAD?

OLD NACHES ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OLD NACHES ROAD and does age affect safety?

OLD NACHES ROAD was built in 1918, making it 108 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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