FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SUNSET/3360

Carrying SUNSET/3360 over THORN CREEK

12.27 MI NE PNE CTY-MALDN, Whitman, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SUNSET/3360

The SUNSET/3360 bridge in Whitman, Washington carries SUNSET/3360 over THORN CREEK. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 70 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.7 metric tons.

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

How SUNSET/3360 compares

▲ 0.2
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Washington bridges
351
Bridges in Whitman · 12 in Poor condition
SUNSET/3360 33.7 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2019
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
70 vehicles/day
Structure Number
089076000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 SUNSET/3360 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 SUNSET/3360 against other structures in Whitman 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 SUNSET/3360?

SUNSET/3360 in Whitman, 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 SUNSET/3360 inspected?

SUNSET/3360'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 70 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SUNSET/3360 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 SUNSET/3360?

SUNSET/3360 has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SUNSET/3360?

SUNSET/3360 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SUNSET/3360 and does age affect safety?

SUNSET/3360 was built in 2019, making it 7 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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