FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

15TH ST.,N.

Carrying 15TH ST.,N. over CREEK

00.09 N HARTFORD RD, Yakima, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 15TH ST.,N.

The 15TH ST.,N. bridge in Yakima, Washington carries 15TH ST.,N. over CREEK. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 177 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 5/9, 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 13.3 metric tons.

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

How 15TH ST.,N. compares

▼ 20.2
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Washington bridges
565
Bridges in Yakima · 26 in Poor condition
15TH ST.,N. 13.3 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
17.8
Serviceability /30
19.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
13.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
13.4 m (44 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
177 vehicles/day
Structure Number
082139000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 15TH ST.,N. 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 15TH ST.,N. against other structures in Yakima 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 15TH ST.,N.?

15TH ST.,N. in Yakima, Washington has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 15TH ST.,N. inspected?

15TH ST.,N.'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 177 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 15TH ST.,N. 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 15TH ST.,N.?

15TH ST.,N. has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 15TH ST.,N.?

15TH ST.,N. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 15TH ST.,N. and does age affect safety?

15TH ST.,N. was built in 1959, making it 67 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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