FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NW GARFIELD AVE

Carrying NW GARFIELD AVE over DIXON CR

00.1 MI W OF NW 17TH ST, Benton, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NW GARFIELD AVE

The NW GARFIELD AVE bridge in Benton, Oregon carries NW GARFIELD AVE over DIXON CR. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,374 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.6 metric tons.

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

How NW GARFIELD AVE compares

▼ 16.7
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Oregon bridges
190
Bridges in Benton · 13 in Poor condition
NW GARFIELD AVE 15.6 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
38.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
15.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.3 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
16.8 m (55 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,374 vehicles/day
Structure Number
03C08 000 00000

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 3/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

NW GARFIELD AVE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare NW GARFIELD AVE 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 NW GARFIELD AVE?

NW GARFIELD AVE in Benton, Oregon has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NW GARFIELD AVE inspected?

NW GARFIELD AVE'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 3,374 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NW GARFIELD AVE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NW GARFIELD AVE?

NW GARFIELD AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NW GARFIELD AVE?

NW GARFIELD AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is NW GARFIELD AVE and does age affect safety?

NW GARFIELD AVE was built in 1958, making it 68 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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