FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STEHEKIN VALLEY RO

Carrying STEHEKIN VALLEY RO over BOULDER CREEK

1.75 Miles NW of Stehekin, Chelan, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STEHEKIN VALLEY RO

The STEHEKIN VALLEY RO bridge in Chelan, Washington carries STEHEKIN VALLEY RO over BOULDER CREEK. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.7 metric tons.

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

How STEHEKIN VALLEY RO compares

▲ 18.2
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Washington bridges
154
Bridges in Chelan · 12 in Poor condition
STEHEKIN VALLEY RO 51.7 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.5
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
National Park Service
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
9470019P0000000

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STEHEKIN VALLEY RO 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 STEHEKIN VALLEY RO against other structures in Chelan 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 STEHEKIN VALLEY RO?

STEHEKIN VALLEY RO in Chelan, 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 STEHEKIN VALLEY RO inspected?

STEHEKIN VALLEY RO'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STEHEKIN VALLEY RO 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 STEHEKIN VALLEY RO?

STEHEKIN VALLEY RO has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STEHEKIN VALLEY RO?

STEHEKIN VALLEY RO is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

How old is STEHEKIN VALLEY RO and does age affect safety?

STEHEKIN VALLEY RO was built in 1994, making it 32 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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