ALMOTA DOCKS RD
Carrying ALMOTA DOCKS RD over ALMOTA CREEK
PORT OF ALMOTA, Whitman, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ALMOTA DOCKS RD
The ALMOTA DOCKS RD bridge in Whitman, Washington carries ALMOTA DOCKS RD over ALMOTA CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 266 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ALMOTA DOCKS RD 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
- 1970
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 18.3 m (60 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 266 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 081502000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
ALMOTA DOCKS RD 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 ALMOTA DOCKS RD against other structures in Whitman 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 ALMOTA DOCKS RD?
ALMOTA DOCKS RD in Whitman, Washington has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ALMOTA DOCKS RD inspected?
ALMOTA DOCKS 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 266 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ALMOTA DOCKS RD 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 ALMOTA DOCKS RD?
ALMOTA DOCKS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ALMOTA DOCKS RD?
ALMOTA DOCKS RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ALMOTA DOCKS RD and does age affect safety?
ALMOTA DOCKS RD 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.
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