FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BZ Glenwood Hwy

Carrying BZ Glenwood Hwy over OUTLET CREEK

15.2 NE JCT SR 141, Klickitat, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BZ Glenwood Hwy

The BZ Glenwood Hwy bridge in Klickitat, Washington carries BZ Glenwood Hwy over OUTLET CREEK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 217 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.6 metric tons.

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

How BZ Glenwood Hwy compares

▼ 8.9
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 33%
Lower load rating than 67% of Washington bridges
91
Bridges in Klickitat · 7 in Poor condition
BZ Glenwood Hwy 24.6 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
55.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
22.9
Serviceability /30
20.8
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
24.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.4 m (44 ft)
Deck Width
8.1 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
217 vehicles/day
Structure Number
084690000000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

BZ Glenwood Hwy 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 BZ Glenwood Hwy against other structures in Klickitat 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 BZ Glenwood Hwy?

BZ Glenwood Hwy in Klickitat, 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 BZ Glenwood Hwy inspected?

BZ Glenwood Hwy'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 217 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BZ Glenwood Hwy 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 BZ Glenwood Hwy?

BZ Glenwood Hwy has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BZ Glenwood Hwy?

BZ Glenwood Hwy is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BZ Glenwood Hwy and does age affect safety?

BZ Glenwood Hwy was built in 1958, making it 68 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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