FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OR 201 (HWY 450)

Carrying OR 201 (HWY 450) over OWYHEE IRRIGATION DITCH

6.5 MI. S. JCT. 20/26, Malheur, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OR 201 (HWY 450)

The OR 201 (HWY 450) bridge in Malheur, Oregon carries OR 201 (HWY 450) over OWYHEE IRRIGATION DITCH. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,226 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.6 metric tons.

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

How OR 201 (HWY 450) compares

▼ 5.7
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
OR 201 (HWY 450) 26.6 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.5
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
26.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Deck Width
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,226 vehicles/day
Structure Number
04394A450 00653

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OR 201 (HWY 450) 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 201 (HWY 450) 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 OR 201 (HWY 450)?

OR 201 (HWY 450) in Malheur, Oregon has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OR 201 (HWY 450) inspected?

OR 201 (HWY 450)'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 1,226 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OR 201 (HWY 450) 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 201 (HWY 450)?

OR 201 (HWY 450) has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OR 201 (HWY 450)?

OR 201 (HWY 450) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is OR 201 (HWY 450) and does age affect safety?

OR 201 (HWY 450) was built in 1967, making it 59 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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