FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MONTE ELMA ROAD

Carrying MONTE ELMA ROAD over NEWMAN CREEK

0.6 E SATSOP, Grays Harbor, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
9 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MONTE ELMA ROAD

The MONTE ELMA ROAD bridge in Grays Harbor, Washington carries MONTE ELMA ROAD over NEWMAN CREEK. It was built in 1922, making it 104 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1956, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,194 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. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 9.1 metric tons.

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

How MONTE ELMA ROAD compares

▼ 24.4
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Washington bridges
365
Bridges in Grays Harbor · 33 in Poor condition
MONTE ELMA ROAD 9.1 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
37.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
12.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
9.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1922
Last Reconstructed
1956
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,194 vehicles/day
Structure Number
084405000000000

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) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

MONTE ELMA 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 MONTE ELMA ROAD against other structures in Grays Harbor 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 MONTE ELMA ROAD?

MONTE ELMA ROAD in Grays Harbor, 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 MONTE ELMA ROAD inspected?

MONTE ELMA 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 2,194 vehicles per day.

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

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

MONTE ELMA ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MONTE ELMA ROAD?

MONTE ELMA ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MONTE ELMA ROAD and does age affect safety?

MONTE ELMA ROAD was built in 1922, making it 104 years old and last reconstructed in 1956.

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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