FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COVERED BRIDGE RD

Carrying COVERED BRIDGE RD over GRAYS RIVER

0.3 S JCT SR4 OFF LOOP RD, Wahkiakum, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
12 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COVERED BRIDGE RD

The COVERED BRIDGE RD bridge in Wahkiakum, Washington carries COVERED BRIDGE RD over GRAYS RIVER. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 58.5 meters (192 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 361 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 12.0 metric tons.

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

How COVERED BRIDGE RD compares

▼ 21.5
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Washington bridges
36
Bridges in Wahkiakum · 1 in Poor condition
COVERED BRIDGE RD 12.0 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
41.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
25.0
Serviceability /30
2.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
12.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
58.5 m (192 ft)
Deck Width
4.0 m (13 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
361 vehicles/day
Structure Number
085724000000000

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COVERED BRIDGE RD 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 COVERED BRIDGE RD 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 COVERED BRIDGE RD?

COVERED BRIDGE RD 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 COVERED BRIDGE RD inspected?

COVERED BRIDGE RD'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 361 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COVERED BRIDGE RD 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 COVERED BRIDGE RD?

COVERED BRIDGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COVERED BRIDGE RD?

COVERED BRIDGE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COVERED BRIDGE RD and does age affect safety?

COVERED BRIDGE RD was built in 1989, making it 37 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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