FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ALVORD ROAD

Carrying ALVORD ROAD over SALZER CREEK

0.5 E CENTRALIA, Lewis, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ALVORD ROAD

The ALVORD ROAD bridge in Lewis, Washington carries ALVORD ROAD over SALZER CREEK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.4 metric tons.

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

How ALVORD ROAD compares

▼ 8.1
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 35%
Lower load rating than 65% of Washington bridges
422
Bridges in Lewis · 14 in Poor condition
ALVORD ROAD 25.4 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.0
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
25.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
14.3 m (47 ft)
Deck Width
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
081999000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

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

ALVORD ROAD in Lewis, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ALVORD ROAD inspected?

ALVORD 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 25 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ALVORD ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ALVORD ROAD?

ALVORD ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ALVORD ROAD?

ALVORD ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ALVORD ROAD and does age affect safety?

ALVORD ROAD was built in 1964, making it 62 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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