FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Boulder Creek Road

Carrying Boulder Creek Road over CURLEW CREEK

0.03 Miles East of SR 21, Ferry, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
97 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Boulder Creek Road

The Boulder Creek Road bridge in Ferry, Washington carries Boulder Creek Road over CURLEW CREEK. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,390 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 96.9 metric tons.

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

How Boulder Creek Road compares

▲ 63.4
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Washington bridges
54
Bridges in Ferry · 5 in Poor condition
Boulder Creek Road 96.9 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
96.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2000
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,390 vehicles/day
Structure Number
086463000000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Boulder Creek 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 Boulder Creek Road against other structures in Ferry 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 Boulder Creek Road?

Boulder Creek Road in Ferry, Washington on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Boulder Creek Road inspected?

Boulder Creek 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 1,390 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Boulder Creek 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 Boulder Creek Road?

Boulder Creek Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 96.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Boulder Creek Road?

Boulder Creek Road is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Boulder Creek Road and does age affect safety?

Boulder Creek Road was built in 2000, making it 26 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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