FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HAWKS PRAIRIE ROAD

Carrying HAWKS PRAIRIE ROAD over WOODLAND CREEK

150 ft S Johnson Point Rd, Thurston, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
73 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HAWKS PRAIRIE ROAD

The HAWKS PRAIRIE ROAD bridge in Thurston, Washington carries HAWKS PRAIRIE ROAD over WOODLAND CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 18.6 meters (61 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,737 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 6/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 72.6 metric tons.

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

How HAWKS PRAIRIE ROAD compares

▲ 39.1
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 4%
Higher load rating than 96% of Washington bridges
216
Bridges in Thurston · 1 in Poor condition
HAWKS PRAIRIE ROAD 72.6 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
57.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
6.0
Essentiality /15
6.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
72.6 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
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
18.6 m (61 ft)
Deck Width
7.8 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,737 vehicles/day
Structure Number
084432000000000

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) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HAWKS PRAIRIE 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 HAWKS PRAIRIE ROAD against other structures in Thurston 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 HAWKS PRAIRIE ROAD?

HAWKS PRAIRIE ROAD in Thurston, Washington has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HAWKS PRAIRIE ROAD inspected?

HAWKS PRAIRIE 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 5,737 vehicles per day.

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

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

HAWKS PRAIRIE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 72.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HAWKS PRAIRIE ROAD?

HAWKS PRAIRIE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HAWKS PRAIRIE ROAD and does age affect safety?

HAWKS PRAIRIE ROAD was built in 1955, making it 71 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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