FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CHIWAWA LOOP ROAD

Carrying CHIWAWA LOOP ROAD over BEAVER CREEK

NO. OF PLAIN, Chelan, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CHIWAWA LOOP ROAD

The CHIWAWA LOOP ROAD bridge in Chelan, Washington carries CHIWAWA LOOP ROAD over BEAVER CREEK. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,178 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 36.3 metric tons.

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

How CHIWAWA LOOP ROAD compares

▲ 2.8
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 34%
Higher load rating than 66% of Washington bridges
154
Bridges in Chelan · 12 in Poor condition
CHIWAWA LOOP ROAD 36.3 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2008
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,178 vehicles/day
Structure Number
088032000000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CHIWAWA LOOP ROAD 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 CHIWAWA LOOP ROAD against other structures in Chelan 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 CHIWAWA LOOP ROAD?

CHIWAWA LOOP ROAD in Chelan, Washington on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CHIWAWA LOOP ROAD inspected?

CHIWAWA LOOP 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 1,178 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHIWAWA LOOP ROAD 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 CHIWAWA LOOP ROAD?

CHIWAWA LOOP ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CHIWAWA LOOP ROAD?

CHIWAWA LOOP ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CHIWAWA LOOP ROAD and does age affect safety?

CHIWAWA LOOP ROAD was built in 2008, making it 18 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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