WINE COUNTRY ROAD
Carrying WINE COUNTRY ROAD over YAKIMA RIVER
.1 S N RIVER RD, Benton, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WINE COUNTRY ROAD
The WINE COUNTRY ROAD bridge in Benton, Washington carries WINE COUNTRY ROAD over YAKIMA RIVER. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 206.3 meters (677 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,779 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 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 34.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WINE COUNTRY ROAD 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
- 1931
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 206.3 m (677 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,779 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 085919000000000
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.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WINE COUNTRY ROAD 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 WINE COUNTRY ROAD 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 WINE COUNTRY ROAD?
WINE COUNTRY ROAD 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 WINE COUNTRY ROAD inspected?
WINE COUNTRY ROAD'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 6,779 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WINE COUNTRY ROAD 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 WINE COUNTRY ROAD?
WINE COUNTRY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WINE COUNTRY ROAD?
WINE COUNTRY ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is WINE COUNTRY ROAD and does age affect safety?
WINE COUNTRY ROAD was built in 1931, making it 95 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.
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