FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RIALTO BEACH ROAD

Carrying RIALTO BEACH ROAD over DICKEY RIVER

FROM HWY. 101, 7.8 MI. WE, Clallam, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
60 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RIALTO BEACH ROAD

The RIALTO BEACH ROAD bridge in Clallam, Washington carries RIALTO BEACH ROAD over DICKEY RIVER. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 68.3 meters (224 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 454 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 5/9, 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 59.9 metric tons.

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

How RIALTO BEACH ROAD compares

▲ 26.4
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Washington bridges
152
Bridges in Clallam · 9 in Poor condition
RIALTO BEACH ROAD 59.9 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
16.2
Essentiality /15
9.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
59.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
68.3 m (224 ft)
Deck Width
9.3 m (31 ft)
Owner
National Park Service
Avg Daily Traffic
454 vehicles/day
Structure Number
9500008P0000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RIALTO BEACH 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 RIALTO BEACH ROAD against other structures in Clallam 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 RIALTO BEACH ROAD?

RIALTO BEACH ROAD in Clallam, Washington has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RIALTO BEACH ROAD inspected?

RIALTO BEACH 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 454 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIALTO BEACH ROAD 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 RIALTO BEACH ROAD?

RIALTO BEACH ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 59.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RIALTO BEACH ROAD?

RIALTO BEACH ROAD is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

How old is RIALTO BEACH ROAD and does age affect safety?

RIALTO BEACH ROAD was built in 1979, making it 47 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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