FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MIDDLE WAITSBURG

Carrying MIDDLE WAITSBURG over DRY CREEK

5.04 N L WAITSBURG RD, Walla Walla, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MIDDLE WAITSBURG

The MIDDLE WAITSBURG bridge in Walla Walla, Washington carries MIDDLE WAITSBURG over DRY CREEK. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 25.6 meters (84 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.1 metric tons.

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

How MIDDLE WAITSBURG compares

▼ 1.4
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 47%
Higher load rating than 53% of Washington bridges
200
Bridges in Walla Walla · 18 in Poor condition
MIDDLE WAITSBURG 32.1 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.9
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
25.6 m (84 ft)
Deck Width
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
086821000000000

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MIDDLE WAITSBURG 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 MIDDLE WAITSBURG against other structures in Walla Walla 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 MIDDLE WAITSBURG?

MIDDLE WAITSBURG in Walla Walla, 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 MIDDLE WAITSBURG inspected?

MIDDLE WAITSBURG'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 400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MIDDLE WAITSBURG 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 MIDDLE WAITSBURG?

MIDDLE WAITSBURG has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MIDDLE WAITSBURG?

MIDDLE WAITSBURG is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MIDDLE WAITSBURG and does age affect safety?

MIDDLE WAITSBURG was built in 2002, making it 24 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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