WAYPARK DRIVE
Carrying WAYPARK DRIVE over PUDDING RIVER
026MI EAST OF MT ANGEL, Marion, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WAYPARK DRIVE
The WAYPARK DRIVE bridge in Marion, Oregon carries WAYPARK DRIVE over PUDDING RIVER. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 46.3 meters (152 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 556 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 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 18.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WAYPARK DRIVE compares
Live comparison across Oregon.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1961
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 46.3 m (152 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.8 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 556 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 05511A632
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WAYPARK DRIVE 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 WAYPARK DRIVE against other structures in Marion 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 WAYPARK DRIVE?
WAYPARK DRIVE in Marion, 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 WAYPARK DRIVE inspected?
WAYPARK DRIVE'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 556 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WAYPARK DRIVE 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 WAYPARK DRIVE?
WAYPARK DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WAYPARK DRIVE?
WAYPARK DRIVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WAYPARK DRIVE and does age affect safety?
WAYPARK DRIVE was built in 1961, making it 65 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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