FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SKOOKUMCHUCK ROAD

Carrying SKOOKUMCHUCK ROAD over SKOOKUMCHUCK RIVER

5.SE JCT SR507, Thurston, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
62 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SKOOKUMCHUCK ROAD

The SKOOKUMCHUCK ROAD bridge in Thurston, Washington carries SKOOKUMCHUCK ROAD over SKOOKUMCHUCK RIVER. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 47.5 meters (156 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 246 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. 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 61.7 metric tons.

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

How SKOOKUMCHUCK ROAD compares

▲ 28.2
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Washington bridges
216
Bridges in Thurston · 1 in Poor condition
SKOOKUMCHUCK ROAD 61.7 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
61.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
47.5 m (156 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
246 vehicles/day
Structure Number
086259000000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SKOOKUMCHUCK 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 SKOOKUMCHUCK ROAD against other structures in Thurston 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 SKOOKUMCHUCK ROAD?

SKOOKUMCHUCK ROAD in Thurston, Washington has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SKOOKUMCHUCK ROAD inspected?

SKOOKUMCHUCK 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 246 vehicles per day.

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

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

SKOOKUMCHUCK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 61.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SKOOKUMCHUCK ROAD?

SKOOKUMCHUCK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SKOOKUMCHUCK ROAD and does age affect safety?

SKOOKUMCHUCK ROAD was built in 1996, making it 30 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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