FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MCDONALD RD

Carrying MCDONALD RD over WALLA WALLA RIVER

01.93 N FROG HOLLOW, Walla Walla, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MCDONALD RD

The MCDONALD RD bridge in Walla Walla, Washington carries MCDONALD RD over WALLA WALLA RIVER. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 61.2 meters (201 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 770 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.1 metric tons.

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

How MCDONALD RD compares

▼ 3.4
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 48%
Lower load rating than 52% of Washington bridges
200
Bridges in Walla Walla · 18 in Poor condition
MCDONALD RD 30.1 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.9
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
30.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
61.2 m (201 ft)
Deck Width
11.9 m (39 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
770 vehicles/day
Structure Number
084581000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MCDONALD 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 MCDONALD RD against other structures in Walla Walla 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 MCDONALD RD?

MCDONALD RD in Walla Walla, Washington has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MCDONALD RD inspected?

MCDONALD 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 770 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MCDONALD RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MCDONALD RD?

MCDONALD RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MCDONALD RD?

MCDONALD RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MCDONALD RD and does age affect safety?

MCDONALD RD was built in 1989, making it 37 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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