FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MEADOWBROOK WAY SE

Carrying MEADOWBROOK WAY SE over SNOQUALMIE RIVER

0.7 MI NE OF SR-202, King, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MEADOWBROOK WAY SE

The MEADOWBROOK WAY SE bridge in King, Washington carries MEADOWBROOK WAY SE over SNOQUALMIE RIVER. It was built in 1921, making it 105 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2005, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 117.7 meters (386 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,458 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 10.0 metric tons.

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

How MEADOWBROOK WAY SE compares

▼ 23.5
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Washington bridges
1,364
Bridges in King · 45 in Poor condition
MEADOWBROOK WAY SE 10.0 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
24.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
13.3
Essentiality /15
11.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
10.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1921
Last Reconstructed
2005
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
117.7 m (386 ft)
Deck Width
5.8 m (19 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,458 vehicles/day
Structure Number
084357000000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

MEADOWBROOK WAY SE 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 MEADOWBROOK WAY SE against other structures in King 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 MEADOWBROOK WAY SE?

MEADOWBROOK WAY SE in King, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MEADOWBROOK WAY SE inspected?

MEADOWBROOK WAY SE'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 2,458 vehicles per day.

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

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

MEADOWBROOK WAY SE has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MEADOWBROOK WAY SE?

MEADOWBROOK WAY SE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MEADOWBROOK WAY SE and does age affect safety?

MEADOWBROOK WAY SE was built in 1921, making it 105 years old and last reconstructed in 2005.

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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