FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SW 205TH AVE

Carrying SW 205TH AVE over BEAVERTON CREEK

004 MI N BASELINE RD, Washington, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SW 205TH AVE

The SW 205TH AVE bridge in Washington, Oregon carries SW 205TH AVE over BEAVERTON CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 4 sections, stretching 18.9 meters (62 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,741 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.8 metric tons.

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

How SW 205TH AVE compares

▼ 13.5
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of Oregon bridges
326
Bridges in Washington · 7 in Poor condition
SW 205TH AVE 18.8 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
32.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
13.7
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
9.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
18.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
18.9 m (62 ft)
Deck Width
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
14,741 vehicles/day
Structure Number
671327091100110

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

SW 205TH AVE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare SW 205TH AVE against other structures in Washington and across Oregon. Oregon 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 SW 205TH AVE?

SW 205TH AVE in Washington, Oregon has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SW 205TH AVE inspected?

SW 205TH 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 14,741 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SW 205TH AVE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SW 205TH AVE?

SW 205TH AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SW 205TH AVE?

SW 205TH AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SW 205TH AVE and does age affect safety?

SW 205TH AVE was built in 1960, making it 66 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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