FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LARCH WAY

Carrying LARCH WAY over SWAMP CREEK

1.4 SW INT I-405, Snohomish, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LARCH WAY

The LARCH WAY bridge in Snohomish, Washington carries LARCH WAY over SWAMP CREEK. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.8 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,030 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked 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 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 31.7 metric tons.

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

How LARCH WAY compares

▼ 1.8
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 49%
Higher load rating than 51% of Washington bridges
516
Bridges in Snohomish · 19 in Poor condition
LARCH WAY 31.7 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.8
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
12.8
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.8 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,030 vehicles/day
Structure Number
083075000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 LARCH WAY 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 LARCH WAY against other structures in Snohomish 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 LARCH WAY?

LARCH WAY in Snohomish, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LARCH WAY inspected?

LARCH WAY'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 10,030 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LARCH WAY 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 LARCH WAY?

LARCH WAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LARCH WAY?

LARCH WAY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LARCH WAY and does age affect safety?

LARCH WAY was built in 1963, making it 63 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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