FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Upper Hoh Road

Carrying Upper Hoh Road over Tower Creek

7.5E JCT SR101, Jefferson, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Upper Hoh Road

The Upper Hoh Road bridge in Jefferson, Washington carries Upper Hoh Road over Tower Creek. It was built in 2022, making it 4 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 36.6 meters (120 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 877 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 40.2 metric tons.

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

How Upper Hoh Road compares

▲ 6.7
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 25%
Higher load rating than 75% of Washington bridges
100
Bridges in Jefferson · 4 in Poor condition
Upper Hoh Road 40.2 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
17.1
Essentiality /15
7.3
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
40.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2022
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
36.6 m (120 ft)
Deck Width
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
877 vehicles/day
Structure Number
089342000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 Upper Hoh 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 Upper Hoh Road against other structures in Jefferson 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 Upper Hoh Road?

Upper Hoh Road in Jefferson, 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 Upper Hoh Road inspected?

Upper Hoh 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 877 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Upper Hoh 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 Upper Hoh Road?

Upper Hoh Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Upper Hoh Road?

Upper Hoh Road is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Upper Hoh Road and does age affect safety?

Upper Hoh Road was built in 2022, making it 4 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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