FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 20 (HWY 007)

Carrying US 20 (HWY 007) over POLE CREEK

192 MI E HARNEY CO LINE, Malheur, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 20 (HWY 007)

The US 20 (HWY 007) bridge in Malheur, Oregon carries US 20 (HWY 007) over POLE CREEK. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,335 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.9 metric tons.

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

How US 20 (HWY 007) compares

▼ 5.4
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 40%
Lower load rating than 60% of Oregon bridges
181
Bridges in Malheur · 5 in Poor condition
US 20 (HWY 007) 26.9 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.8
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
6.5
Special reductions
−1.2

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
26.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1949
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,335 vehicles/day
Structure Number
01719A007 19932

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 20 (HWY 007) 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 US 20 (HWY 007) against other structures in Malheur 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 US 20 (HWY 007)?

US 20 (HWY 007) in Malheur, Oregon on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 20 (HWY 007) inspected?

US 20 (HWY 007)'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 1,335 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 20 (HWY 007) 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 US 20 (HWY 007)?

US 20 (HWY 007) has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 20 (HWY 007)?

US 20 (HWY 007) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 20 (HWY 007) and does age affect safety?

US 20 (HWY 007) was built in 1949, making it 77 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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