FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROEDER AVENUE

Carrying ROEDER AVENUE over SQUALLICUM CREEK

0.02 S JCT SQUALICUM WAY, Whatcom, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROEDER AVENUE

The ROEDER AVENUE bridge in Whatcom, Washington carries ROEDER AVENUE over SQUALLICUM CREEK. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.0 meters (46 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,200 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. 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 24.3 metric tons.

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

How ROEDER AVENUE compares

▼ 9.2
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of Washington bridges
358
Bridges in Whatcom · 19 in Poor condition
ROEDER AVENUE 24.3 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.5
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
14.0 m (46 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
085415000000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROEDER AVENUE 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 ROEDER AVENUE against other structures in Whatcom 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 ROEDER AVENUE?

ROEDER AVENUE in Whatcom, Washington on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROEDER AVENUE inspected?

ROEDER AVENUE'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 7,200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROEDER AVENUE 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 ROEDER AVENUE?

ROEDER AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROEDER AVENUE?

ROEDER AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is ROEDER AVENUE and does age affect safety?

ROEDER AVENUE was built in 1962, making it 64 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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