LOWER QUEETS VALLE
Carrying LOWER QUEETS VALLE over SALMON RIVER
1.4 MI. S. OF JCT. HWY. 1, Jefferson, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LOWER QUEETS VALLE
The LOWER QUEETS VALLE bridge in Jefferson, Washington carries LOWER QUEETS VALLE over SALMON 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 49.3 meters (162 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 75 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 6/9, 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 33.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LOWER QUEETS VALLE compares
Live comparison across Washington.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
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
- 49.3 m (162 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.9 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 75 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 9500009P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • 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 LOWER QUEETS VALLE 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 LOWER QUEETS VALLE 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 LOWER QUEETS VALLE?
LOWER QUEETS VALLE in Jefferson, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LOWER QUEETS VALLE inspected?
LOWER QUEETS VALLE'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 75 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOWER QUEETS VALLE 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 LOWER QUEETS VALLE?
LOWER QUEETS VALLE has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LOWER QUEETS VALLE?
LOWER QUEETS VALLE is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is LOWER QUEETS VALLE and does age affect safety?
LOWER QUEETS VALLE 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.
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