State profile · Below median Poor share

Washington bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and Poor-condition data for every public highway bridge in Washington, based on the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

8,808
Public bridges
42.4%
Good condition
4.8%
Poor condition

Data updated May 2026

Total Bridges

8,808

Public highway bridges in Washington

Good Condition

42.4%

3,734 bridges rated 7-9

-7.6pp vs 50% benchmark

Poor Condition

4.8%

424 bridges whose lowest applicable component is rated 0-4

-2.2pp vs national avg 7.0%

Washington vs national bridge condition

Washington - Good condition share 42.4%
National avg

Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).

Washington - Poor-condition share 16.0%
National avg

Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.

Washington vs nearby ranks

Adjacent states by Poor-condition share (lower share = better)

States are ranked by the share of bridges whose lowest applicable component rating is 4 or below. This describes recorded condition; it does not measure funding effectiveness or live crossing safety. States here sit immediately above and below Washington on the same metric.

CA

California

4.60% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$27,040

AR

Arkansas

4.71% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$5,544
Selected

WA

Washington

4.81% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$8,808

IN

Indiana

4.94% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$18,630

KS

Kansas

5.25% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$23,867

Bridges Needing Most Attention in Washington

Six lowest-condition bridges in Washington, ranked by the portal's composite display score. Inspection intervals are risk-based under current NBIS rules.

All Bridges in Washington

41st St.

Good

Over: Smith Avenue

0.01 Mi East Jct I-5, Snohomish, WA

Built 2006 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 2,328

137TH ST SE

Good

Over: STREAM

2.0 NW JCT SR 2, Snohomish, WA

Built 2023 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 150

US 2

Good

Over: LITTLE SPOKANE RIVER

7.9 E JCT SR 206, Spokane, WA

Built 1992 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 7,206

SR 290

Good

Over: SPOKANE RIVER

0.8 E JCT I-90, Spokane, WA

Built 2023 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 12,319

MONROE STREET

Good

Over: SPOKANE RIVER

00.60 N OF I-90, Spokane, WA

Built 1911 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 18,453

EUCLID ROAD

Good

Over: BNSF RR TRACKS

1.6 MI N TRAILS RD, Spokane, WA

Built 2023 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 578

SR 20

Good

Over: LITTLE PEND OREILLE R

16.2 E JCT US 395, Stevens, WA

Built 1965 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 759

OAKSHOTT ROAD

Good

Over: COLVILLE RIVER

.44 E JCT VALLEY-WESTSIDE, Stevens, WA

Built 1996 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,350

US 12

Good

Over: OVERFLOW CHANNEL

0.4 E GRAYS HBR CO, Thurston, WA

Built 1981 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 8,291

OLD HWY 410

Good

Over: PERRY CREEK

PARALLEL SR101, Thurston, WA

Built 1937 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 587

SR 544

Good

Over: NOOKSACK RIVER

7.6 E JCT SR 539, Whatcom, WA

Built 1994 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 9,956

DEPOT RD

Good

Over: FISHTRAP CR

0.6 N FRONT ST, Whatcom, WA

Built 1992 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 6,187

Aaron Drive

Good

Over: FISHTRAP CREEK

0.3 S SR 546, Whatcom, WA

Built 1999 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 2,536

SQUALICUM PKWY

Good

Over: SQUALICUM CR

0.1 MI N OF BIRCHWOOD AVE, Whatcom, WA

Built 2020 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 6,200

SR 26

Good

Over: WILLOW CR DRAINAGE AREA

11.5 E ADAMS CO, Whitman, WA

Built 1968 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,913

SR 26

Good

Over: WILLOW CREEK CULVERT

12.9 E ADAMS CO, Whitman, WA

Built 1968 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,913

4TH STREET

Good

Over: BRANCH OF MCCOY CREEK

0.01 N BARTLET ST, Whitman, WA

Built 1983 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 35

RAILROAD AVE

Good

Over: HANGMAN CREEK

0.15 S SR 27, Whitman, WA

Built 1992 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 300

STEPTOE CNY 9280

Good

Over: STEPTOE CREEK

6.14 MILES S OF RD 9270, Whitman, WA

Built 2023 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 3

IRR BIA RTE 94

Good

Over: TOPPENISH CREEK

7.2 KM SOUTH OF TOPPENISH, Yakima, WA

Built 1975 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 50

IRR BIA RTE 94

Good

Over: TOPPENISH CREEK

7.2 KM SOUTH OF TOPPENISH, Yakima, WA

Built 1975 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 50

REFUGE ROAD

Good

Over: TOPPENISH CREEK

1/4 MI N OF REFUGE OFFICE, Yakima, WA

Built 1998 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 5

US 97

Good

Over: LATERAL 3 IRR. CANAL

3.1 N JCT SR 22, Yakima, WA

Built 1965 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 12,095

US 97

Good

Over: LATERAL 2 IRR. CANAL

6.5 N JCT SR 22, Yakima, WA

Built 1991 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 14,724

US 97

Good

Over: LATERAL 2 IRR. CANAL

6.5 N JCT SR 22, Yakima, WA

Built 1991 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 14,724

US 12

Good

Over: WAPATOX CANAL OVERFLOW

0.4 E JCT SR 410, Yakima, WA

Built 1981 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 4,551

RAVEN ROOST

Good

Over: MID. FORK LITTLE NACHES

NEAR CROW CREEK CAMP, Yakima, WA

Built 1964 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 50

PIONEER WAY,N.

Good

Over: COWICHE CREEK

00.01 S MAHONEY RD, Yakima, WA

Built 1987 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 235

FULLBRIGHT RD.

Good

Over: AHTANUM CREEK

FULBRIGHT PARK, Yakima, WA

Built 1986 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 75

SR 101

Good

Over: LELAND CREEK

7.6 S JCT SR 104, Jefferson, WA

Built 2023 Load: 32.8 t ADT: 2,638

Park Road

Good

Over: Footbridge Trail

0.5 mi west of US 101, Jefferson, WA

Built 2023 Load: 32.8 t ADT: 75

SR 106

Good

Over: TWANOH CREEK

12.3 E JCT US 101, Mason, WA

Built 2023 Load: 32.8 t ADT: 2,309

Park Road

Good

Over: Seasonal Creek

1.0 mi. west of SR 121, Thurston, WA

Built 2014 Load: 32.8 t ADT: 75

Park Road

Good

Over: Creek

0.8 mi. west of SR 121, Thurston, WA

Built 2023 Load: 32.8 t ADT: 75

SR 539

Good

Over: DUFFNER DITCH

3.6 N JCT SR 544, Whatcom, WA

Built 2023 Load: 32.8 t ADT: 14,149

SR 542

Good

Over: SQUALICUM CREEK

3.4 E JCT I-5, Whatcom, WA

Built 2023 Load: 32.8 t ADT: 32,277

CEMETERY RD

Good

Over: USBR LATURAL EL68

00.49 MI E REYNOLDS, Adams, WA

Built 2008 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 235

NE 167TH AVE

Good

Over: SALMON CREEK

0.2S NE 199 ST, Clark, WA

Built 1963 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 1,481

4 SE

Good

Over: Irrigation Drainage

4 SE 0.35 East of M SE, Grant, WA

Built 2008 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 106

GEISSLER ROAD

Good

Over: WYNOOCHEE RIVER

00.0 SW JCT 9519, Grays Harbor, WA

Built 1995 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 300

KEAL ROAD

Good

Over: CEDAR CREEK

0.2 N of Copalis Bch Rd, Grays Harbor, WA

Built 2014 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 20

SOUTH BANK ROAD

Good

Over: EATON CREEK

1.3 W JCT 96540, Grays Harbor, WA

Built 2017 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 832

OLD TARBOO ROAD

Good

Over: TARBOO CREEK

0.88 E. JCT. CENTER ROAD, Jefferson, WA

Built 2005 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 50

REC PARKING AREA

Good

Over: CHANGE CREEK

0.8 SE JCT I-90, King, WA

Built 1953 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 33

NORVYDAN RD

Good

Over: TAYLOR CREEK

0.01 MI N OF SR-18, King, WA

Built 2005 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 1,600

SR 99

Good

Over: CITY STREETS & RAILROAD

3.3 N JCT SR 509, King, WA

Built 2011 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 25,232

YESLER WAY

Good

Over: 4TH AVE S

4th Ave S & Yesler Way, King, WA

Built 1909 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 8,000

4TH AVE NW

Good

Over: NORTH FORK ISSAQUAH CR

0.3 MI N OF GILMAN, King, WA

Built 2011 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 5,500

HOLLY ROAD

Good

Over: BIG BEEF CREEK

0.7 E JCT SEABECK HOLLY R, Kitsap, WA

Built 1995 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 4,400

SR 97

Good

Over: MILL CREEK

9.5 N JCT SR 970, Kittitas, WA

Built 2018 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 5,697

Showing 6,251-6,300 of 8,808 bridges

Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges.

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