FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FREMONT AVE N

Carrying FREMONT AVE N over ACCESS RD, PARKING

3400 Fremont Ave N, King, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FREMONT AVE N

The FREMONT AVE N bridge in King, Washington carries FREMONT AVE N over ACCESS RD, PARKING. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 8 sections, stretching 215.2 meters (706 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 34,000 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. 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 23.0 metric tons.

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

How FREMONT AVE N compares

▼ 10.5
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 27%
Lower load rating than 73% of Washington bridges
1,364
Bridges in King · 45 in Poor condition
FREMONT AVE N 23.0 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
59.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.6
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
1.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
23.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
8
Structure Length
215.2 m (706 ft)
Deck Width
22.9 m (75 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
34,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
087994000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FREMONT AVE N 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 FREMONT AVE N 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 FREMONT AVE N?

FREMONT AVE N in King, 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 FREMONT AVE N inspected?

FREMONT AVE N'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 34,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FREMONT AVE N 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 FREMONT AVE N?

FREMONT AVE N has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FREMONT AVE N?

FREMONT AVE N is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is FREMONT AVE N and does age affect safety?

FREMONT AVE N was built in 2009, making it 17 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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