OR 234 (HWY 271)
Carrying OR 234 (HWY 271) over ROGUE RIVER - DODGE BR
01.5 MI S HWY 22 JCT, Jackson, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OR 234 (HWY 271)
The OR 234 (HWY 271) bridge in Jackson, Oregon carries OR 234 (HWY 271) over ROGUE RIVER - DODGE BR. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1965, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 128.8 meters (423 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,460 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OR 234 (HWY 271) 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
- 1953
- Last Reconstructed
- 1965
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 128.8 m (423 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,460 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 01245B271 01601
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OR 234 (HWY 271) 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 OR 234 (HWY 271) against other structures in Jackson 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 OR 234 (HWY 271)?
OR 234 (HWY 271) in Jackson, Oregon has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OR 234 (HWY 271) inspected?
OR 234 (HWY 271)'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 3,460 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OR 234 (HWY 271) 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 OR 234 (HWY 271)?
OR 234 (HWY 271) has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OR 234 (HWY 271)?
OR 234 (HWY 271) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is OR 234 (HWY 271) and does age affect safety?
OR 234 (HWY 271) was built in 1953, making it 73 years old and last reconstructed in 1965.
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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