FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Fish War Mem X-ing

Carrying Fish War Mem X-ing over RAILROAD

0.2 N JCT I-5, Pierce, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Fish War Mem X-ing

The Fish War Mem X-ing bridge in Pierce, Washington carries Fish War Mem X-ing over RAILROAD. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 35.7 meters (117 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,256 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.8 metric tons.

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

How Fish War Mem X-ing compares

▼ 15.7
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 11%
Lower load rating than 89% of Washington bridges
502
Bridges in Pierce · 18 in Poor condition
Fish War Mem X-ing 17.8 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
6.0 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
6.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
17.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1925
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
35.7 m (117 ft)
Deck Width
11.9 m (39 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
15,256 vehicles/day
Structure Number
086562000000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

Fish War Mem X-ing is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare Fish War Mem X-ing against other structures in Pierce 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 Fish War Mem X-ing?

Fish War Mem X-ing in Pierce, Washington has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Fish War Mem X-ing inspected?

Fish War Mem X-ing'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 15,256 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Fish War Mem X-ing is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Fish War Mem X-ing?

Fish War Mem X-ing has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Fish War Mem X-ing?

Fish War Mem X-ing is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is Fish War Mem X-ing and does age affect safety?

Fish War Mem X-ing was built in 1925, making it 101 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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