FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OR 34 (Hwy 27)

Carrying OR 34 (Hwy 27) over Arnold Creek

067 MI E HWY 9 JCT, Lincoln, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OR 34 (Hwy 27)

The OR 34 (Hwy 27) bridge in Lincoln, Oregon carries OR 34 (Hwy 27) over Arnold Creek. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 24.1 meters (79 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 993 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 7/9, 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 18.8 metric tons.

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

How OR 34 (Hwy 27) compares

▼ 13.5
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of Oregon bridges
190
Bridges in Lincoln · 14 in Poor condition
OR 34 (Hwy 27) 18.8 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
62.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
38.7
Serviceability /30
13.9
Essentiality /15
13.2
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
18.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1932
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
24.1 m (79 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
993 vehicles/day
Structure Number
01691 027 00671

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 34 (Hwy 27) 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 34 (Hwy 27) against other structures in Lincoln 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 34 (Hwy 27)?

OR 34 (Hwy 27) in Lincoln, Oregon has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OR 34 (Hwy 27) inspected?

OR 34 (Hwy 27)'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 993 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OR 34 (Hwy 27) 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 34 (Hwy 27)?

OR 34 (Hwy 27) has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OR 34 (Hwy 27)?

OR 34 (Hwy 27) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is OR 34 (Hwy 27) and does age affect safety?

OR 34 (Hwy 27) was built in 1932, making it 94 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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