FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SKAGIT HIGHLANDS

Carrying SKAGIT HIGHLANDS over TRUMPETER CREEK

0.4 N JCT E DIVISION ST, Skagit, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
74 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SKAGIT HIGHLANDS

The SKAGIT HIGHLANDS bridge in Skagit, Washington carries SKAGIT HIGHLANDS over TRUMPETER CREEK. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 800 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 74.2 metric tons.

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

How SKAGIT HIGHLANDS compares

▲ 40.7
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Washington bridges
256
Bridges in Skagit · 5 in Poor condition
SKAGIT HIGHLANDS 74.2 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
74.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.3 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
26.8 m (88 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
087589000000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SKAGIT HIGHLANDS 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 SKAGIT HIGHLANDS against other structures in Skagit 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 SKAGIT HIGHLANDS?

SKAGIT HIGHLANDS in Skagit, Washington on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SKAGIT HIGHLANDS inspected?

SKAGIT HIGHLANDS'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 800 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SKAGIT HIGHLANDS 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 SKAGIT HIGHLANDS?

SKAGIT HIGHLANDS has an NBI inventory load rating of 74.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SKAGIT HIGHLANDS?

SKAGIT HIGHLANDS is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is SKAGIT HIGHLANDS and does age affect safety?

SKAGIT HIGHLANDS was built in 2003, making it 23 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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