FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SKAGIT KEY

Carrying SKAGIT KEY over COAL CREEK

0.06 WEST JCT CASCADE KEY, King, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SKAGIT KEY

The SKAGIT KEY bridge in King, Washington carries SKAGIT KEY over COAL CREEK. It was built in 2017, making it 9 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 340 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 34.7 metric tons.

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

How SKAGIT KEY compares

▲ 1.2
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 37%
Higher load rating than 63% of Washington bridges
1,364
Bridges in King · 45 in Poor condition
SKAGIT KEY 34.7 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2017
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
14.6 m (48 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
340 vehicles/day
Structure Number
088968000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SKAGIT KEY 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 KEY 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 SKAGIT KEY?

SKAGIT KEY in King, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SKAGIT KEY inspected?

SKAGIT KEY'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 340 vehicles per day.

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

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

SKAGIT KEY has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SKAGIT KEY?

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

How old is SKAGIT KEY and does age affect safety?

SKAGIT KEY was built in 2017, making it 9 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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