FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

C-523 NON-FA

Carrying C-523 NON-FA over POWDER R(SAWMILL GUL RD)

0.2 MI SW JCT ORE 220, Baker, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: C-523 NON-FA

The C-523 NON-FA bridge in Baker, Oregon carries C-523 NON-FA over POWDER R(SAWMILL GUL RD). It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 21.6 meters (71 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 62 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

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 29.8 metric tons.

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

How C-523 NON-FA compares

▼ 2.5
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 49%
Lower load rating than 51% of Oregon bridges
188
Bridges in Baker · 13 in Poor condition
C-523 NON-FA 29.8 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.6
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
21.6 m (71 ft)
Deck Width
9.7 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
62 vehicles/day
Structure Number
01C228523 00019

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether C-523 NON-FA 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 C-523 NON-FA against other structures in Baker 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 C-523 NON-FA?

C-523 NON-FA in Baker, 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 C-523 NON-FA inspected?

C-523 NON-FA'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 62 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. C-523 NON-FA 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 C-523 NON-FA?

C-523 NON-FA has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining C-523 NON-FA?

C-523 NON-FA is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is C-523 NON-FA and does age affect safety?

C-523 NON-FA was built in 1973, making it 53 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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