FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

W DRAVUS ST

Carrying W DRAVUS ST over RAILROAD YARDS

1800 W DRAVUS ST, King, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: W DRAVUS ST

The W DRAVUS ST bridge in King, Washington carries W DRAVUS ST over RAILROAD YARDS. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 6 sections, stretching 126.8 meters (416 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 26,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by Railroad.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.0 metric tons.

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

How W DRAVUS ST compares

▼ 14.5
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Washington bridges
1,364
Bridges in King · 45 in Poor condition
W DRAVUS ST 19.0 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
41.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.0
Serviceability /30
6.0
Essentiality /15
6.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
126.8 m (416 ft)
Deck Width
16.8 m (55 ft)
Owner
Railroad
Avg Daily Traffic
26,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
085222000000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether W DRAVUS 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 W DRAVUS 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 W DRAVUS ST?

W DRAVUS ST in King, Washington has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is W DRAVUS ST inspected?

W DRAVUS 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 26,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W DRAVUS ST 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 W DRAVUS ST?

W DRAVUS ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining W DRAVUS ST?

W DRAVUS ST is owned and maintained by Railroad.

How old is W DRAVUS ST and does age affect safety?

W DRAVUS ST was built in 1935, making it 91 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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