PAXTON TRAIL
Carrying PAXTON TRAIL over ROCK CREEK
1.50 MI E McCALL, Adams, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PAXTON TRAIL
The PAXTON TRAIL bridge in Adams, Washington carries PAXTON TRAIL over ROCK CREEK. It was built in 1914, making it 112 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 22.6 meters (74 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PAXTON TRAIL 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
- 1914
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 22.6 m (74 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.4 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Structure Number
- 081660000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, 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 PAXTON TRAIL 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 PAXTON TRAIL against other structures in Adams 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 PAXTON TRAIL?
PAXTON TRAIL in Adams, Washington, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PAXTON TRAIL inspected?
PAXTON TRAIL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PAXTON TRAIL 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 PAXTON TRAIL?
PAXTON TRAIL has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PAXTON TRAIL?
PAXTON TRAIL is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is PAXTON TRAIL and does age affect safety?
PAXTON TRAIL was built in 1914, making it 112 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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