FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Sullivan Lake Rd

Carrying Sullivan Lake Rd over Outlet Creek

1/4 m s/o Ranger Station, Pend Oreille, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Sullivan Lake Rd

The Sullivan Lake Rd bridge in Pend Oreille, Washington carries Sullivan Lake Rd over Outlet Creek. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 58.8 meters (193 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 450 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.0 metric tons.

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

How Sullivan Lake Rd compares

▲ 12.5
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 16%
Higher load rating than 84% of Washington bridges
72
Bridges in Pend Oreille · 9 in Poor condition
Sullivan Lake Rd 46.0 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.2
Essentiality /15
13.8
Special reductions
−0.1

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
46.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
58.8 m (193 ft)
Deck Width
11.3 m (37 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
450 vehicles/day
Structure Number
086265000000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, 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 Sullivan Lake 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 Sullivan Lake Rd against other structures in Pend Oreille 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 Sullivan Lake Rd?

Sullivan Lake Rd in Pend Oreille, Washington has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Sullivan Lake Rd inspected?

Sullivan Lake 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 450 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Sullivan Lake Rd 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 Sullivan Lake Rd?

Sullivan Lake Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Sullivan Lake Rd?

Sullivan Lake Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Sullivan Lake Rd and does age affect safety?

Sullivan Lake Rd was built in 1995, making it 31 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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