FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

201st AVE

Carrying 201st AVE over INDEPENDENCE CREEK

0.4 W THURSTON CO., Grays Harbor, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 201st AVE

The 201st AVE bridge in Grays Harbor, Washington carries 201st AVE over INDEPENDENCE CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 22.9 meters (75 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9 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 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor 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 20.0 metric tons.

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

How 201st AVE compares

▼ 13.5
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Washington bridges
365
Bridges in Grays Harbor · 33 in Poor condition
201st AVE 20.0 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
17.3 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.8
Serviceability /30
3.0
Essentiality /15
13.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
20.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
22.9 m (75 ft)
Deck Width
3.7 m (12 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9 vehicles/day
Structure Number
081073000000000

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) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

201st AVE 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 201st AVE 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 201st AVE?

201st AVE in Grays Harbor, Washington has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 201st AVE inspected?

201st AVE'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 9 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 201st AVE 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 201st AVE?

201st AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 201st AVE?

201st AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 201st AVE and does age affect safety?

201st AVE was built in 1975, making it 51 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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