FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FERRY STREET

Carrying FERRY STREET over KETTLE RIVER

00.0 E 21 IN CURLEW, Ferry, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FERRY STREET

The FERRY STREET bridge in Ferry, Washington carries FERRY STREET over KETTLE RIVER. It was built in 1908, making it 118 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2006, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 61.6 meters (202 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 360 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 7/9. 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 14.9 metric tons.

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

How FERRY STREET compares

▼ 18.6
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Washington bridges
54
Bridges in Ferry · 5 in Poor condition
FERRY STREET 14.9 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
31.2
Serviceability /30
3.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
14.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1908
Last Reconstructed
2006
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
61.6 m (202 ft)
Deck Width
5.6 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
360 vehicles/day
Structure Number
081665000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FERRY STREET 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 FERRY STREET against other structures in Ferry 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 FERRY STREET?

FERRY STREET in Ferry, Washington has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FERRY STREET inspected?

FERRY STREET'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 360 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FERRY STREET 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 FERRY STREET?

FERRY STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FERRY STREET?

FERRY STREET is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FERRY STREET and does age affect safety?

FERRY STREET was built in 1908, making it 118 years old and last reconstructed in 2006.

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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