REFUGE ACCESS ROAD
Carrying REFUGE ACCESS ROAD over LAKE CREEK
1.5 MILE SOUTH OF PEORIA, Benton, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: REFUGE ACCESS ROAD
The REFUGE ACCESS ROAD bridge in Benton, Oregon carries REFUGE ACCESS ROAD over LAKE CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2001, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 21.3 meters (70 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.
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 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How REFUGE ACCESS ROAD compares
Live comparison across Oregon.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Last Reconstructed
- 2001
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 21.3 m (70 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 60 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000013589-00305
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) 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 REFUGE ACCESS 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 REFUGE ACCESS ROAD against other structures in Benton and across Oregon. Oregon 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 REFUGE ACCESS ROAD?
REFUGE ACCESS ROAD in Benton, Oregon 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 REFUGE ACCESS ROAD inspected?
REFUGE ACCESS 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 60 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. REFUGE ACCESS ROAD 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 REFUGE ACCESS ROAD?
REFUGE ACCESS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining REFUGE ACCESS ROAD?
REFUGE ACCESS ROAD is owned and maintained by Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.
How old is REFUGE ACCESS ROAD and does age affect safety?
REFUGE ACCESS ROAD was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 2001.
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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