FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NW BUCKLIN HILL RD

Carrying NW BUCKLIN HILL RD over CLEAR CREEK

0.3 E SILVERDALE WAY, Kitsap, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NW BUCKLIN HILL RD

The NW BUCKLIN HILL RD bridge in Kitsap, Washington carries NW BUCKLIN HILL RD over CLEAR CREEK. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 73.2 meters (240 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17,013 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by County 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 41.8 metric tons.

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

How NW BUCKLIN HILL RD compares

▲ 8.3
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 21%
Higher load rating than 79% of Washington bridges
119
Bridges in Kitsap · 1 in Poor condition
NW BUCKLIN HILL RD 41.8 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
41.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2016
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
73.2 m (240 ft)
Deck Width
21.6 m (71 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
17,013 vehicles/day
Structure Number
088911000000000

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NW BUCKLIN HILL RD 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 NW BUCKLIN HILL RD against other structures in Kitsap 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 NW BUCKLIN HILL RD?

NW BUCKLIN HILL RD in Kitsap, 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 NW BUCKLIN HILL RD inspected?

NW BUCKLIN HILL RD'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 17,013 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NW BUCKLIN HILL RD 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 NW BUCKLIN HILL RD?

NW BUCKLIN HILL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NW BUCKLIN HILL RD?

NW BUCKLIN HILL RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NW BUCKLIN HILL RD and does age affect safety?

NW BUCKLIN HILL RD was built in 2016, making it 10 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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