NEWHALEM PH ROAD
Carrying NEWHALEM PH ROAD over NEWHALEM CREEK
Newhalem Powerhouse, King, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NEWHALEM PH ROAD
The NEWHALEM PH ROAD bridge in King, Washington carries NEWHALEM PH ROAD over NEWHALEM CREEK. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 24.1 meters (79 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 65 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NEWHALEM PH ROAD 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
- 1968
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 24.1 m (79 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.6 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- Other Local Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 65 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 087452000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
NEWHALEM PH ROAD 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 NEWHALEM PH ROAD 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 NEWHALEM PH ROAD?
NEWHALEM PH ROAD in King, Washington has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NEWHALEM PH ROAD inspected?
NEWHALEM PH 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 65 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NEWHALEM PH ROAD 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 NEWHALEM PH ROAD?
NEWHALEM PH ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NEWHALEM PH ROAD?
NEWHALEM PH ROAD is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
How old is NEWHALEM PH ROAD and does age affect safety?
NEWHALEM PH ROAD was built in 1968, making it 58 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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