FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BOYLSTON ROAD

Carrying BOYLSTON ROAD over GROUND RELIEF

03.08 E PRATER ROAD, Kittitas, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BOYLSTON ROAD

The BOYLSTON ROAD bridge in Kittitas, Washington carries BOYLSTON ROAD over GROUND RELIEF. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 44.2 meters (145 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 155 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

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

How BOYLSTON ROAD compares

▼ 9.0
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 31%
Lower load rating than 69% of Washington bridges
311
Bridges in Kittitas · 28 in Poor condition
BOYLSTON ROAD 24.5 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
23.3
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
24.5 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
5
Structure Length
44.2 m (145 ft)
Deck Width
9.0 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
155 vehicles/day
Structure Number
085964000000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BOYLSTON 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 BOYLSTON ROAD 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 BOYLSTON ROAD?

BOYLSTON ROAD in Kittitas, 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 BOYLSTON ROAD inspected?

BOYLSTON 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 155 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BOYLSTON ROAD 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 BOYLSTON ROAD?

BOYLSTON ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BOYLSTON ROAD?

BOYLSTON ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BOYLSTON ROAD and does age affect safety?

BOYLSTON ROAD 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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