FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BROOKLYN ROAD

Carrying BROOKLYN ROAD over GARRARD CREEK

0.6 W JCT 6888, Grays Harbor, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
9 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BROOKLYN ROAD

The BROOKLYN ROAD bridge in Grays Harbor, Washington carries BROOKLYN ROAD over GARRARD CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.7 meters (58 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 143 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 6/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 9.1 metric tons.

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

How BROOKLYN ROAD compares

▼ 24.4
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Washington bridges
365
Bridges in Grays Harbor · 33 in Poor condition
BROOKLYN ROAD 9.1 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
7.1 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
5.0
Essentiality /15
2.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
9.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
17.7 m (58 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
143 vehicles/day
Structure Number
080894000000000

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 fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 2/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.

How to read this record

BROOKLYN ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare BROOKLYN ROAD against other structures in Grays Harbor 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 BROOKLYN ROAD?

BROOKLYN ROAD in Grays Harbor, Washington has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BROOKLYN ROAD inspected?

BROOKLYN 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 143 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BROOKLYN ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for BROOKLYN ROAD?

BROOKLYN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BROOKLYN ROAD?

BROOKLYN ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BROOKLYN ROAD and does age affect safety?

BROOKLYN ROAD was built in 1970, making it 56 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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