FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DENMARK ROAD

Carrying DENMARK ROAD over PARKE CREEK

00.52 S TJOSSEM RD, Kittitas, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DENMARK ROAD

The DENMARK ROAD bridge in Kittitas, Washington carries DENMARK ROAD over PARKE CREEK. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1959, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 297 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 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

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

How DENMARK ROAD compares

▼ 9.0
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 31%
Lower load rating than 69% of Washington bridges
311
Bridges in Kittitas · 28 in Poor condition
DENMARK ROAD 24.5 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
62.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.8
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1938
Last Reconstructed
1959
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
297 vehicles/day
Structure Number
081747000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DENMARK ROAD 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 DENMARK ROAD against other structures in Kittitas 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 DENMARK ROAD?

DENMARK ROAD in Kittitas, Washington has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DENMARK ROAD inspected?

DENMARK ROAD'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 297 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DENMARK ROAD 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 DENMARK ROAD?

DENMARK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DENMARK ROAD?

DENMARK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is DENMARK ROAD and does age affect safety?

DENMARK ROAD was built in 1938, making it 88 years old and last reconstructed in 1959.

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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