FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

THOMAS ROAD

Carrying THOMAS ROAD over NANEUM CREEK

00.57 W NANEUM ROAD, Kittitas, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: THOMAS ROAD

The THOMAS ROAD bridge in Kittitas, Washington carries THOMAS ROAD over NANEUM CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1960, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 276 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, 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 16.3 metric tons.

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

How THOMAS ROAD compares

▼ 17.2
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Washington bridges
311
Bridges in Kittitas · 28 in Poor condition
THOMAS ROAD 16.3 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.0
Serviceability /30
17.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Last Reconstructed
1960
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
276 vehicles/day
Structure Number
084348000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether THOMAS 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 THOMAS 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 THOMAS ROAD?

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

How often is THOMAS ROAD inspected?

THOMAS 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 276 vehicles per day.

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

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

THOMAS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining THOMAS ROAD?

THOMAS ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is THOMAS ROAD and does age affect safety?

THOMAS ROAD was built in 1955, making it 71 years old and last reconstructed in 1960.

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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