FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ALDER ST

Carrying ALDER ST over TOWN CANAL

11TH & ALDER ST, Kittitas, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ALDER ST

The ALDER ST bridge in Kittitas, Washington carries ALDER ST over TOWN CANAL. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,167 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.5 metric tons.

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

How ALDER ST compares

▼ 4.0
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 46%
Lower load rating than 54% of Washington bridges
311
Bridges in Kittitas · 28 in Poor condition
ALDER ST 29.5 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.4
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
19.6 m (64 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,167 vehicles/day
Structure Number
085923000000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ALDER 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 ALDER ST against other structures in Kittitas 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 ALDER ST?

ALDER ST in Kittitas, Washington on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ALDER ST inspected?

ALDER 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 8,167 vehicles per day.

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

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

ALDER ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ALDER ST?

ALDER ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is ALDER ST and does age affect safety?

ALDER ST was built in 1968, making it 58 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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