FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NW 57TH ST

Carrying NW 57TH ST over RR TRACK

NW 57th Pl & NW 57th St, King, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NW 57TH ST

The NW 57TH ST bridge in King, Washington carries NW 57TH ST over RR TRACK. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 35.1 meters (115 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 730 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal 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 20.9 metric tons.

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

How NW 57TH ST compares

▼ 12.6
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of Washington bridges
1,364
Bridges in King · 45 in Poor condition
NW 57TH ST 20.9 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.3
Serviceability /30
27.2
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
20.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
35.1 m (115 ft)
Deck Width
11.7 m (38 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
730 vehicles/day
Structure Number
085148000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 NW 57TH ST 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 NW 57TH ST 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 NW 57TH ST?

NW 57TH ST in King, 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 NW 57TH ST inspected?

NW 57TH ST'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 730 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NW 57TH ST 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 NW 57TH ST?

NW 57TH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NW 57TH ST?

NW 57TH ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is NW 57TH ST and does age affect safety?

NW 57TH ST was built in 1986, making it 40 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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