FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Surro Ave

Carrying Surro Ave over CSO Detention Tank

Surro Ave, Spokane, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Surro Ave

The Surro Ave bridge in Spokane, Washington carries Surro Ave over CSO Detention Tank. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 27.1 meters (89 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 32 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by Local Park/Forest/Reservation.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.7 metric tons.

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

How Surro Ave compares

▲ 11.2
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 17%
Higher load rating than 83% of Washington bridges
360
Bridges in Spokane · 14 in Poor condition
Surro Ave 44.7 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
44.7 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
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
27.1 m (89 ft)
Deck Width
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
Local Park/Forest/Reservation
Avg Daily Traffic
32 vehicles/day
Structure Number
088799000000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Surro Ave 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 Surro Ave against other structures in Spokane 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 Surro Ave?

Surro Ave in Spokane, Washington on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Surro Ave inspected?

Surro Ave'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 32 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Surro Ave 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 Surro Ave?

Surro Ave has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Surro Ave?

Surro Ave is owned and maintained by Local Park/Forest/Reservation.

How old is Surro Ave and does age affect safety?

Surro Ave 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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