FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SEQUALITCHEW ROAD

Carrying SEQUALITCHEW ROAD over SEQUALITCHEW CREEK

GRID COORD ET291177, Pierce, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SEQUALITCHEW ROAD

The SEQUALITCHEW ROAD bridge in Pierce, Washington carries SEQUALITCHEW ROAD over SEQUALITCHEW CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 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 NASA.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How SEQUALITCHEW ROAD compares

▼ 0.8
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 46%
Higher load rating than 54% of Washington bridges
502
Bridges in Pierce · 18 in Poor condition
SEQUALITCHEW ROAD 32.7 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
NASA
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
DAPFORLEW000011

How to read this record

SEQUALITCHEW ROAD 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 SEQUALITCHEW ROAD against other structures in Pierce 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 SEQUALITCHEW ROAD?

SEQUALITCHEW ROAD in Pierce, Washington on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SEQUALITCHEW ROAD inspected?

SEQUALITCHEW 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 200 vehicles per day.

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

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

SEQUALITCHEW ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SEQUALITCHEW ROAD?

SEQUALITCHEW ROAD is owned and maintained by NASA.

How old is SEQUALITCHEW ROAD and does age affect safety?

SEQUALITCHEW ROAD was built in 1950, making it 76 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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