16TH AVE SW
Carrying 16TH AVE SW over KLICKITAT AVE SW, RR
16th Ave SW & Klickitat, King, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 16TH AVE SW
The 16TH AVE SW bridge in King, Washington carries 16TH AVE SW over KLICKITAT AVE SW, RR. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 7 sections, stretching 330.4 meters (1084 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 21.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 16TH AVE SW compares
Live comparison across Washington.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2001
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 330.4 m (1084 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.9 m (46 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 087211000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • 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 16TH AVE SW 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 16TH AVE SW against other structures in King 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 16TH AVE SW?
16TH AVE SW in King, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 16TH AVE SW inspected?
16TH AVE SW'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 9,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 16TH AVE SW 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 16TH AVE SW?
16TH AVE SW has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 16TH AVE SW?
16TH AVE SW is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is 16TH AVE SW and does age affect safety?
16TH AVE SW was built in 2001, making it 25 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.
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