NW BUCHANAN AVE
Carrying NW BUCHANAN AVE over DIXON CR
BETWEEN NW 3RD AND 4TH ST, Benton, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NW BUCHANAN AVE
The NW BUCHANAN AVE bridge in Benton, Oregon carries NW BUCHANAN AVE over DIXON CR. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,785 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 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 35.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NW BUCHANAN AVE compares
Live comparison across Oregon.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.2 m (47 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,785 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 03C18 000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NW BUCHANAN AVE 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 NW BUCHANAN 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 BUCHANAN AVE?
NW BUCHANAN AVE in Benton, Oregon on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NW BUCHANAN AVE inspected?
NW BUCHANAN 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 4,785 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NW BUCHANAN AVE 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 NW BUCHANAN AVE?
NW BUCHANAN AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NW BUCHANAN AVE?
NW BUCHANAN AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is NW BUCHANAN AVE and does age affect safety?
NW BUCHANAN AVE was built in 1972, making it 54 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.
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