FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VANTAGE HIGHWAY

Carrying VANTAGE HIGHWAY over HILINE CANAL

00.50 E PARKE CR RD, Kittitas, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: VANTAGE HIGHWAY

The VANTAGE HIGHWAY bridge in Kittitas, Washington carries VANTAGE HIGHWAY over HILINE CANAL. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,126 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.2 metric tons.

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

How VANTAGE HIGHWAY compares

▼ 7.3
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 37%
Lower load rating than 63% of Washington bridges
311
Bridges in Kittitas · 28 in Poor condition
VANTAGE HIGHWAY 26.2 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.0
Serviceability /30
15.9
Essentiality /15
4.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
26.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1936
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,126 vehicles/day
Structure Number
084659000000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VANTAGE HIGHWAY 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 VANTAGE HIGHWAY against other structures in Kittitas 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 VANTAGE HIGHWAY?

VANTAGE HIGHWAY in Kittitas, 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 VANTAGE HIGHWAY inspected?

VANTAGE HIGHWAY'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 1,126 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VANTAGE HIGHWAY 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 VANTAGE HIGHWAY?

VANTAGE HIGHWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining VANTAGE HIGHWAY?

VANTAGE HIGHWAY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is VANTAGE HIGHWAY and does age affect safety?

VANTAGE HIGHWAY was built in 1936, making it 90 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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