FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NORTH ROAD

Carrying NORTH ROAD over DRAGOON CREEK

0.40 MI E OF HWY 395, Spokane, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NORTH ROAD

The NORTH ROAD bridge in Spokane, Washington carries NORTH ROAD over DRAGOON CREEK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 152 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 culvert 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 19.0 metric tons.

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

How NORTH ROAD compares

▼ 14.5
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Washington bridges
360
Bridges in Spokane · 14 in Poor condition
NORTH ROAD 19.0 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
152 vehicles/day
Structure Number
084185000000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NORTH ROAD 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 NORTH ROAD against other structures in Spokane 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 NORTH ROAD?

NORTH ROAD in Spokane, Washington on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NORTH ROAD inspected?

NORTH 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 152 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTH ROAD 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 NORTH ROAD?

NORTH ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH ROAD?

NORTH ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NORTH ROAD and does age affect safety?

NORTH ROAD was built in 1935, making it 91 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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