FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EDEN VALLEY ROAD

Carrying EDEN VALLEY ROAD over CROOKED CREEK

0.8 E UPPER LND RD, Wahkiakum, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EDEN VALLEY ROAD

The EDEN VALLEY ROAD bridge in Wahkiakum, Washington carries EDEN VALLEY ROAD over CROOKED CREEK. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 47 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.5 metric tons.

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

How EDEN VALLEY ROAD compares

▲ 8.0
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 22%
Higher load rating than 78% of Washington bridges
36
Bridges in Wahkiakum · 1 in Poor condition
EDEN VALLEY ROAD 41.5 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1976
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
47 vehicles/day
Structure Number
084768000000000

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) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EDEN VALLEY ROAD 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 EDEN VALLEY ROAD against other structures in Wahkiakum 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 EDEN VALLEY ROAD?

EDEN VALLEY ROAD in Wahkiakum, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EDEN VALLEY ROAD inspected?

EDEN VALLEY ROAD'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 47 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EDEN VALLEY ROAD 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 EDEN VALLEY ROAD?

EDEN VALLEY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EDEN VALLEY ROAD?

EDEN VALLEY ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is EDEN VALLEY ROAD and does age affect safety?

EDEN VALLEY ROAD was built in 1976, making it 50 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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