FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

428TH AVE SE

Carrying 428TH AVE SE over N FK SNOQUALMIE R

2.4 MI E OF SR 202, King, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
11 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 428TH AVE SE

The 428TH AVE SE bridge in King, Washington carries 428TH AVE SE over N FK SNOQUALMIE R. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 76.8 meters (252 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,200 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 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.7 metric tons.

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

How 428TH AVE SE compares

▼ 22.8
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
428TH AVE SE 10.7 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
13.0 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
6.0
Essentiality /15
7.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
10.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1951
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
76.8 m (252 ft)
Deck Width
8.1 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
084612000000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

428TH AVE 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 428TH AVE 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 428TH AVE SE?

428TH AVE SE in King, Washington has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 428TH AVE SE inspected?

428TH AVE 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 1,200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 428TH AVE 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 428TH AVE SE?

428TH AVE SE has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 428TH AVE SE?

428TH AVE SE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 428TH AVE SE and does age affect safety?

428TH AVE SE was built in 1951, making it 75 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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