W. Bulb Farm Rd.
Carrying W. Bulb Farm Rd. over CLOQUALLUM CREEK
0.35 S JCT Cloquallum rd, Mason, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: W. Bulb Farm Rd.
The W. Bulb Farm Rd. bridge in Mason, Washington carries W. Bulb Farm Rd. over CLOQUALLUM CREEK. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1971, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 16.2 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 62 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 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How W. Bulb Farm 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
- 1961
- Last Reconstructed
- 1971
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 16.2 m (53 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.0 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 62 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 081691000000000
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.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
W. Bulb Farm 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 W. Bulb Farm Rd. against other structures in Mason 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 W. Bulb Farm Rd.?
W. Bulb Farm Rd. in Mason, Washington has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is W. Bulb Farm Rd. inspected?
W. Bulb Farm 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 62 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W. Bulb Farm 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 W. Bulb Farm Rd.?
W. Bulb Farm Rd. has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining W. Bulb Farm Rd.?
W. Bulb Farm Rd. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is W. Bulb Farm Rd. and does age affect safety?
W. Bulb Farm Rd. was built in 1961, making it 65 years old and last reconstructed in 1971.
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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