FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SOUTH FERGUSON RD

Carrying SOUTH FERGUSON RD over PARKE CREEK

00.34 N SORENSON RD, Kittitas, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH FERGUSON RD

The SOUTH FERGUSON RD bridge in Kittitas, Washington carries SOUTH FERGUSON RD over PARKE CREEK. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 86 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 6/9. 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 29.8 metric tons.

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

How SOUTH FERGUSON RD compares

▼ 3.7
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 47%
Lower load rating than 53% of Washington bridges
311
Bridges in Kittitas · 28 in Poor condition
SOUTH FERGUSON RD 29.8 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.6
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.3 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
86 vehicles/day
Structure Number
082945000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTH FERGUSON 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 SOUTH FERGUSON RD 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 SOUTH FERGUSON RD?

SOUTH FERGUSON RD in Kittitas, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SOUTH FERGUSON RD inspected?

SOUTH FERGUSON 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 86 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH FERGUSON 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 SOUTH FERGUSON RD?

SOUTH FERGUSON RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH FERGUSON RD?

SOUTH FERGUSON RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SOUTH FERGUSON RD and does age affect safety?

SOUTH FERGUSON RD was built in 1996, making it 30 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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