FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LIND-RALSTON RD

Carrying LIND-RALSTON RD over INTERMITTENT STREAM

1.3 MI E THIEL RD, Adams, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LIND-RALSTON RD

The LIND-RALSTON RD bridge in Adams, Washington carries LIND-RALSTON RD over INTERMITTENT STREAM. It was built in 1916, making it 110 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 55 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 superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 25.4 metric tons.

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

How LIND-RALSTON RD compares

▼ 8.1
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 35%
Lower load rating than 65% of Washington bridges
190
Bridges in Adams · 16 in Poor condition
LIND-RALSTON RD 25.4 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1916
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
55 vehicles/day
Structure Number
082116000000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LIND-RALSTON RD 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 LIND-RALSTON RD 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 LIND-RALSTON RD?

LIND-RALSTON RD in Adams, Washington, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LIND-RALSTON RD inspected?

LIND-RALSTON 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 55 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LIND-RALSTON RD 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 LIND-RALSTON RD?

LIND-RALSTON RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LIND-RALSTON RD?

LIND-RALSTON RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LIND-RALSTON RD and does age affect safety?

LIND-RALSTON RD was built in 1916, making it 110 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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