FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NORTH MACHIAS RD

Carrying NORTH MACHIAS RD over LITTLE PILCHUCK CREEK

1.5 S JCT SR 92, Snohomish, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NORTH MACHIAS RD

The NORTH MACHIAS RD bridge in Snohomish, Washington carries NORTH MACHIAS RD over LITTLE PILCHUCK CREEK. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,774 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.9 metric tons.

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

How NORTH MACHIAS RD compares

▼ 3.6
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 47%
Lower load rating than 53% of Washington bridges
516
Bridges in Snohomish · 19 in Poor condition
NORTH MACHIAS RD 29.9 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.7
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1977
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,774 vehicles/day
Structure Number
081015000000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NORTH MACHIAS 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 NORTH MACHIAS 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 NORTH MACHIAS RD?

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

How often is NORTH MACHIAS RD inspected?

NORTH MACHIAS 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 5,774 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTH MACHIAS 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 NORTH MACHIAS RD?

NORTH MACHIAS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH MACHIAS RD?

NORTH MACHIAS RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is NORTH MACHIAS RD and does age affect safety?

NORTH MACHIAS RD was built in 1977, making it 49 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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