FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NEWHALEM CAMPGROUN

Carrying NEWHALEM CAMPGROUN over SKAGIT RIVER

100 feet South of Highway, Whatcom, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NEWHALEM CAMPGROUN

The NEWHALEM CAMPGROUN bridge in Whatcom, Washington carries NEWHALEM CAMPGROUN over SKAGIT RIVER. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 95.7 meters (314 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.4 metric tons.

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

How NEWHALEM CAMPGROUN compares

▲ 11.9
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 17%
Higher load rating than 83% of Washington bridges
358
Bridges in Whatcom · 19 in Poor condition
NEWHALEM CAMPGROUN 45.4 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
12.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
45.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
95.7 m (314 ft)
Deck Width
5.6 m (18 ft)
Owner
National Park Service
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
9470015P0000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 NEWHALEM CAMPGROUN 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 NEWHALEM CAMPGROUN against other structures in Whatcom 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 NEWHALEM CAMPGROUN?

NEWHALEM CAMPGROUN in Whatcom, Washington has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NEWHALEM CAMPGROUN inspected?

NEWHALEM CAMPGROUN'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 200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NEWHALEM CAMPGROUN is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NEWHALEM CAMPGROUN?

NEWHALEM CAMPGROUN has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NEWHALEM CAMPGROUN?

NEWHALEM CAMPGROUN is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

How old is NEWHALEM CAMPGROUN and does age affect safety?

NEWHALEM CAMPGROUN was built in 1958, making it 68 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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