FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STEAMBOAT IS. RD.

Carrying STEAMBOAT IS. RD. over TOTTEN INLET

STEAMBOAT ISLAND, Thurston, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STEAMBOAT IS. RD.

The STEAMBOAT IS. RD. bridge in Thurston, Washington carries STEAMBOAT IS. RD. over TOTTEN INLET. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 24 sections, stretching 215.2 meters (706 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 146 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 25.4 metric tons.

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

How STEAMBOAT IS. RD. compares

▼ 8.1
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 35%
Lower load rating than 65% of Washington bridges
216
Bridges in Thurston · 1 in Poor condition
STEAMBOAT IS. RD. 25.4 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
13.5
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1982
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
24
Structure Length
215.2 m (706 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
146 vehicles/day
Structure Number
084547000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STEAMBOAT IS. RD. 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 STEAMBOAT IS. RD. 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 STEAMBOAT IS. RD.?

STEAMBOAT IS. RD. in Thurston, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STEAMBOAT IS. RD. inspected?

STEAMBOAT IS. RD.'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 146 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STEAMBOAT IS. RD. 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 STEAMBOAT IS. RD.?

STEAMBOAT IS. RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STEAMBOAT IS. RD.?

STEAMBOAT IS. RD. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is STEAMBOAT IS. RD. and does age affect safety?

STEAMBOAT IS. RD. was built in 1982, making it 44 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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