OR 223 (Hwy 191)
Carrying OR 223 (Hwy 191) over Fern Creek
027 MI S DALLAS SCL, Polk, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OR 223 (Hwy 191)
The OR 223 (Hwy 191) bridge in Polk, Oregon carries OR 223 (Hwy 191) over Fern Creek. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,854 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 4/9. 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 14.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OR 223 (Hwy 191) 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1953
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 10.7 m (35 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,854 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 04587A191 00720
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
OR 223 (Hwy 191) 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 OR 223 (Hwy 191) against other structures in Polk 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 223 (Hwy 191)?
OR 223 (Hwy 191) in Polk, Oregon has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OR 223 (Hwy 191) inspected?
OR 223 (Hwy 191)'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 2,854 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OR 223 (Hwy 191) 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 OR 223 (Hwy 191)?
OR 223 (Hwy 191) has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OR 223 (Hwy 191)?
OR 223 (Hwy 191) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is OR 223 (Hwy 191) and does age affect safety?
OR 223 (Hwy 191) was built in 1953, making it 73 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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