FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PIONEER AVE W

Carrying PIONEER AVE W over SYLVIA CREEK

00.4 E JCT SR 12, Grays Harbor, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PIONEER AVE W

The PIONEER AVE W bridge in Grays Harbor, Washington carries PIONEER AVE W over SYLVIA CREEK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 21.3 meters (70 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,626 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.6 metric tons.

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

How PIONEER AVE W compares

▼ 19.9
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Washington bridges
365
Bridges in Grays Harbor · 33 in Poor condition
PIONEER AVE W 13.6 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
37.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
3.5
Serviceability /30
20.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
13.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
21.3 m (70 ft)
Deck Width
16.7 m (55 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,626 vehicles/day
Structure Number
081371000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

PIONEER AVE W 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 PIONEER AVE W 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 PIONEER AVE W?

PIONEER AVE W in Grays Harbor, Washington has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PIONEER AVE W inspected?

PIONEER AVE W'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 3,626 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PIONEER AVE W 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 PIONEER AVE W?

PIONEER AVE W has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PIONEER AVE W?

PIONEER AVE W is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PIONEER AVE W and does age affect safety?

PIONEER AVE W was built in 1935, making it 91 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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