FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

REECER CREEK ROAD

Carrying REECER CREEK ROAD over TOWN DITCH

00.09 N BENDER ROAD, Kittitas, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: REECER CREEK ROAD

The REECER CREEK ROAD bridge in Kittitas, Washington carries REECER CREEK ROAD over TOWN DITCH. It was built in 1924, making it 102 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1963, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,825 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.4 metric tons.

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

How REECER CREEK ROAD compares

▼ 14.1
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of Washington bridges
311
Bridges in Kittitas · 28 in Poor condition
REECER CREEK ROAD 19.4 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
14.7
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
19.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1924
Last Reconstructed
1963
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,825 vehicles/day
Structure Number
083592000000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

REECER CREEK ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare REECER CREEK ROAD 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 REECER CREEK ROAD?

REECER CREEK ROAD in Kittitas, Washington has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is REECER CREEK ROAD inspected?

REECER CREEK 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 1,825 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for REECER CREEK ROAD?

REECER CREEK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining REECER CREEK ROAD?

REECER CREEK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is REECER CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?

REECER CREEK ROAD was built in 1924, making it 102 years old and last reconstructed in 1963.

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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