SR 411
Carrying SR 411 over BURLINGTON NORTHERN RR
13.3 N JCT SR 432, Cowlitz, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 411
The SR 411 bridge in Cowlitz, Washington carries SR 411 over BURLINGTON NORTHERN RR. It was built in 1922, making it 104 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1972, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 44.8 meters (147 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,141 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, 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 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR 411 compares
Live comparison across Washington.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1922
- Last Reconstructed
- 1972
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 44.8 m (147 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,141 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 081276000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 411 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 SR 411 against other structures in Cowlitz 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 SR 411?
SR 411 in Cowlitz, Washington has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 411 inspected?
SR 411'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 5,141 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 411 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 SR 411?
SR 411 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 411?
SR 411 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR 411 and does age affect safety?
SR 411 was built in 1922, making it 104 years old and last reconstructed in 1972.
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.
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