SR 397
Carrying SR 397 over BNSF RR
16.5 N JCT I-82, Benton, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 397
The SR 397 bridge in Benton, Washington carries SR 397 over BNSF RR. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 80.3 meters (263 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,543 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR 397 compares
Live comparison across Washington.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Last Reconstructed
- 1995
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 80.3 m (263 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.6 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,543 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 085664000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 397 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 SR 397 against other structures in Benton 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 SR 397?
SR 397 in Benton, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 397 inspected?
SR 397'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 11,543 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 397 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 SR 397?
SR 397 has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 397?
SR 397 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR 397 and does age affect safety?
SR 397 was built in 1965, making it 61 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.
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.
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